Bus from Swords to Clontarf
9 direct routes · 14–37 min · first bus 06:18, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Clontarf as of 15:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Swords Express | ~22 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 6 | 06:29 | 22:14 | Swords Pavilions | East Wall Rd | — |
| 43 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~37 min | 32 | Sat 20 · Sun 19 | 06:28 | 23:07 | Swords Pavilions | Donnycarney | Malahide, Kinsealy, Balgriffin, Darndale, Coolock & Artane |
| 500X | Swords Express | ~21 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:09 | 08:19 | Pinnock Hill | East Wall Rd | — |
| 505 | Swords Express | ~14 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 06:34 | 08:34 | Holywell Cres | East Wall Rd | — |
| 501 | Swords Express | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 08:03 | 17:47 | Holywell Cres | East Wall Rd | — |
| 502 | Swords Express | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 17:05 | Holywell Cres | East Wall Rd | — |
| 506X | Swords Express | ~21 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 08:17 | Pinnock Hill | East Wall Rd | — |
| 507 | Swords Express | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:18 | 07:58 | Holywell Cres | East Wall Rd | — |
| 503 | Swords Express | ~22 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 08:00 | Swords Pavilions | East Wall Rd | — |
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 500 bus, 43 bus, 505 bus, 501 bus, 502 bus, 507 bus or 503 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Clontarf?
9 routes run directly from Swords to Clontarf: the 500 (Swords Express), the 43 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 500X (Swords Express), the 505 (Swords Express), the 501 (Swords Express), the 502 (Swords Express), the 506X (Swords Express), the 507 (Swords Express), the 503 (Swords Express). The most frequent is the 500, 32 times each weekday — board at Swords Pavilions and get off at East Wall Rd, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Clontarf?
Between 14 minutes on the 505 and 37 on the 43, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Clontarf?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:18 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Clontarf?
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.