🚌 Bus from Galway to Swords
3 direct routes · about 170 min · first bus 05:15, last bus 20:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | Citylink | ~170 min | 14 | 05:15 | 20:15 | Galway Coach Stn |
| 760 | Citylink | ~150 min | 14 | 00:01 | 14:30 | Galway Coach Stn |
| 763 | Citylink | ~240 min | 8 | 01:00 | 18:00 | Galway Coach Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galway 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 Galway to Swords?
3 routes run directly from Galway to Swords: the 761 (Citylink), the 760 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Galway to Swords?
Around 170 minutes on the 761, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Galway to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 761) leaves around 05:15 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galway 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.