Bus from Malahide to Swords
7 direct routes · 10–20 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 00:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swords as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Malahide, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~17 min | 37 | Sat 36 · Sun 31 | 06:24 | 00:03 | Hanlon's Lane | Swords Pavilions | — |
| 43 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~10 min | 31 | Sat 20 · Sun 18 | 06:51 | 23:32 | Streamstown | Swords Pavilions | — |
| 142 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~20 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 08:07 | Hanlon's Lane | Holywell Cres | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 102P, 102T, 42D, 102A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102P | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:18 | 13:23 | Hanlon's Lane | Swords Pavilions | — |
| 102T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Hanlon's Lane | Swords Pavilions | — |
| 42D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Hanlon's Lane | Holywell Cres | — |
| 102A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:22 | 16:22 | Hanlon's Lane | Swords Pavilions | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Malahide 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 102 bus, 43 bus, 142 bus, 42D bus or 102A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Malahide to Swords?
7 routes run directly from Malahide to Swords: the 102 (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 43 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 142 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 102P (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 102T (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 42D (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 102A (Go-Ahead Ireland). The most frequent is the 102, 37 times each weekday — board at Hanlon's Lane and get off at Swords Pavilions, about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Malahide to Swords?
Between 10 minutes on the 43 and 20 on the 142, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Malahide to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 00:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Malahide 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.