🚌 Bus from Swords to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Citylink | ~120 min | 8 | 05:30 | 23:45 | Airport Zone 11 |
| 763 | Citylink | ~135 min | 8 | 06:30 | 21:30 | Airport Zone 11 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Athlone: the 721 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink).
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 (the 721) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable 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.