Bus from Portlaoise to Swords
2 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 03:00 (weekdays); the 726 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Swords as of 06:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlaoise, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~115 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Kilminchy | Airport Zone 16 | Kildare, Newbridge, Naas & Clondalkin | |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~125 min | 9 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:30 | 03:00 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Airport Zone 16 | Kildare |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 726 bus or 735 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 726, 24 times each weekday — board at Kilminchy and get off at Airport Zone 16, about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Swords?
Around 115 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kildare, Newbridge, Naas, Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 03:00 — and the 726 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables 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.