The cheapest and fastest buses from Swords to Belfast
- Cheapest price on Nov 11
- €0
- Average ticket price on Nov 11
- €14
- Fastest journey on Nov 11
- 2 h 7 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 11
- 2 h 8 m
- Buses on Nov 11
- 22
- Distance
- 126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swords to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Swords to Belfast without transferring at least once.

6:35 AM 2h10 Swords 8:45 AM Belfast Find prices2 transfers
9:32 AM 2h13 Swords 11:45 AM Belfast Find prices2 transfers
10:30 AM 2h15 Swords 12:45 PM Belfast Find prices2 transfers
12:30 PM 2h15 Swords 2:45 PM Belfast Find prices2 transfers
2:32 PM 2h13 Swords 4:45 PM Belfast Find prices2 transfers

8:38 AM 2h07 Swords 10:45 AM Belfast €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
11:37 AM 2h08 Swords 1:45 PM Belfast €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
8:37 PM 2h08 Swords 10:45 PM Belfast €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
10:37 PM 2h08 Swords 12:45 AM Belfast €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
11:37 PM 2h08 Swords 1:45 AM Belfast €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swords to Belfast
Buses from Swords to Belfast run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 126 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Swords to Belfast trip
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Live departures
Swords to Belfast bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swords to Belfast buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:36 AM Swords | 2h09 | 2:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:08 AM Swords | 2h37 | 7:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Swords | 2h10 | 8:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Swords | 2h10 | 8:45 AM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:38 AM Swords | 2h07 | 10:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Swords | 2h23 | 11:45 AM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Swords | 2h13 | 11:45 AM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Swords | 2h25 | 12:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Swords | 2h15 | 12:45 PM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:37 AM Swords | 2h08 | 1:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:22 PM Swords | 2h23 | 2:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Swords | 2h15 | 2:45 PM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Swords | 2h23 | 4:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:32 PM Swords | 2h13 | 4:45 PM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Swords | 2h23 | 5:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Swords | 2h20 | 6:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:23 PM Swords | 2h22 | 7:45 PM Belfast | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:24 PM Swords | 2h21 | 7:45 PM Belfast | 2 transfers | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Swords and Belfast
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FAQs: Bus from Swords to Belfast
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Swords to Belfast
Most Swords to Belfast buses use the to Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Swords and Belfast bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Belfast station do buses from Swords arrive at?
Getting to Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street from Belfast city centre
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street is 1 km from Belfast city centre. Public transport options include:
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street bus station facilities and services
Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street. ATMs are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street: Accessibility features not detailed.
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