Bus from Portmarnock to Swords
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 23:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swords as of 07:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portmarnock, 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 | ~31 min | 37 | Sat 36 · Sun 31 | 06:11 | 23:55 | Portmarnock Village | Swords Pavilions | Malahide |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102T | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:22 | 15:22 | Portmarnock Village | Swords Pavilions | Malahide |
| 42D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:31 | 07:31 | Portmarnock Village | Holywell Cres | Malahide |
| 102A | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:04 | 16:04 | Portmarnock Village | Swords Pavilions | Malahide |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portmarnock 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, 42D bus or 102A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portmarnock to Swords?
4 routes run directly from Portmarnock to Swords: the 102 (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 Portmarnock Village and get off at Swords Pavilions, about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portmarnock to Swords?
Around 31 minutes on the 102, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Malahide on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portmarnock to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 23:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portmarnock 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.