Bus from Limerick to Swords
6 direct routes · 148–230 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 02:30 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 00:01, last bus 19:30.
Next buses to Swords as of 18:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | Citylink | ~148 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 03:30 | 01:30 | Limerick Arthurs Qy | Terminal 1 Zone 2 | — |
| 723 | Flight Link Limited | ~150 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 04:30 | 02:30 | Limerick Arthurs Qy | Airport Zone 12 | — |
| 722 | Flight Link Limited | ~155 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 04:25 | 01:25 | Raheen Business Pk | Airport Zone 12 | — |
| 713 | Citylink | ~148 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 03:30 | 01:30 | Limerick Arthurs Qy | Terminal 1 Zone 2 | — |
| 712X | Citylink | ~148 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 05:30 | 00:01 | Limerick Arthurs Qy | Terminal 1 Zone 2 | — |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~230 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:15 | 17:30 | UL Student Ctr | Airport Zone 16 | Nenagh, Portlaoise, Kildare, Clondalkin & Dublin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick 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 712 bus, 723 bus, 722 bus, 713 bus or 735 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Limerick to Swords?
6 routes run directly from Limerick to Swords: the 712 (Citylink), the 723 (Flight Link Limited), the 722 (Flight Link Limited), the 713 (Citylink), the 712X (Citylink), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 712, 11 times each weekday — board at Limerick Arthurs Qy and get off at Terminal 1 Zone 2, about 148 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Swords?
Between 148 minutes on the 712 and 230 on the 735, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:30 and the last around 02:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick 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.