Bus from Belfield (Ireland) to Swords
7 direct routes · 35–80 min · first bus 04:00, last bus 22:39 (weekdays); the 700 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Swords as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | Aircoach | ~56 min | 45 | Sat 45 · Sun 45 | 24 hours | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Terminal 1 Zone 2 | Donnybrook & Dublin | |
| 740 | Wexford Bus | ~45 min | 18 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 05:30 | 21:30 | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Airport Zone 14 | Donnybrook & Dublin |
| 2 | Bus Éireann | ~38 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 12 | 04:00 | 22:39 | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Terminal 2 Zone 19 | Donnybrook & Dublin |
| 740A | Wexford Bus | ~50 min | 9 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 07:35 | 19:05 | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Airport Zone 14 | Donnybrook & Dublin |
| 142 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~75 min | 4 | weekdays only | 16:37 | 17:37 | UCD Newman | Holywell Cres | Dundrum, Milltown, Rathgar & Dublin |
| 41X | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~80 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:52 | 17:22 | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Swords Castle | Donnybrook & Dublin |
| 740X | Wexford Bus | ~35 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 08:50 | 12:00 | UCD Stillorgan Rd | Airport Zone 14 | Donnybrook & Dublin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfield 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 700 bus, 740 bus, 2 bus or 142 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfield to Swords?
7 routes run directly from Belfield to Swords: the 700 (Aircoach), the 740 (Wexford Bus), the 2 (Bus Éireann), the 740A (Wexford Bus), the 142 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 41X (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 740X (Wexford Bus). The most frequent is the 700, 45 times each weekday — board at UCD Stillorgan Rd and get off at Terminal 1 Zone 2, about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfield to Swords?
Between 35 minutes on the 740X and 80 on the 41X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Donnybrook, Dublin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfield to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:00 and the last around 22:39 — and the 700 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfield 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.