🚌 Bus from Portlaoise to Swords
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 00:30, last bus 23:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~120 min | 24 | 00:30 | 23:30 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~125 min | 9 | 03:00 | 19:15 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise to Swords?
2 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Swords: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Swords?
Around 120 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 726) leaves around 00:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise 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.