Bus from Athlone to Swords
2 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 02:40 (weekdays); night service 721 runs 02:45–18:50.
Next buses to Swords as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Athlone, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Citylink | ~115 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 02:45 | 18:50 | TUS East Campus | Airport Zone 11 | — |
| 763 | Citylink | ~140 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:40 | 02:40 | TUS East Campus | Airport Zone 11 | Lucan, Palmerstown & Dublin |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 721 bus or 763 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Swords?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Swords: the 721 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 721, 8 times each weekday — board at TUS East Campus and get off at Airport Zone 11, about 115 minutes.
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 leaves around 06:40 and the last around 02:40 — and night service 721 runs 02:45–18:50. Check the route timetables 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.