🚌 Bus from Athlone to Swords
2 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 02:45, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Citylink | ~115 min | 8 | 02:45 | 18:50 | TUS East Campus |
| 763 | Citylink | ~150 min | 8 | 02:30 | 19:30 | Arcadia |
Times are for the first boarding point in Athlone on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Swords?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Swords: the 721 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Swords?
Around 115 minutes on the 721, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 721) leaves around 02:45 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Swords?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.