Bus from Swords to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 06:55
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swords, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Citylink | ~120 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:30 | 23:45 | Airport Zone 11 | TUS East Campus | — |
| 763 | Citylink | ~135 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 21:30 | Airport Zone 11 | TUS East Campus | Dublin, Palmerstown & Lucan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swords 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 721 bus or 763 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Athlone: the 721 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 721, 8 times each weekday — board at Airport Zone 11 and get off at TUS East Campus, about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Athlone?
Around 120 minutes on the 721, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Athlone?
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.