Bus from Swords to Ballymun
5 direct routes · 17–25 min · first bus 03:34, last bus 23:34 (weekdays); the 787 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Ballymun as of 09:04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~25 min | 59 | Sat 58 · Sun 57 | 03:34 | 23:34 | Aircraft Hangars | Civic Centre | Santry & Finglas |
| 24 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~8 min | 59 | Sat 52 · Sun 40 | 03:04 | 23:09 | Aircraft Hangars | Ballymun Kickhams | Santry |
| 109A | Bus Éireann | ~7 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Airport Zone 13 | Ballymun Kickhams | — | |
| 787 | Express Bus | ~25 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Airport Zone 16 | Travelodge Ballymun | Santry | |
| 42D | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Holywell Cres | Civic Centre | — |
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 19 bus, 24 bus, 109A bus, 787 bus or 42D bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Ballymun?
5 routes run directly from Swords to Ballymun: the 19 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 24 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 109A (Bus Éireann), the 787 (Express Bus), the 42D (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the 19, 59 times each weekday — board at Aircraft Hangars and get off at Civic Centre, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Ballymun?
Between 17 minutes on the 42D and 25 on the 19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Santry, Finglas on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Ballymun?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:34 and the last around 23:34 — and the 787 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Ballymun?
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.