Bus from Swords to Drogheda
2 direct routes · 35–64 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); the 101 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Drogheda as of 15:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Bus Éireann | ~64 min | 46 | Sat 39 · Sun 33 | 24 hours | Airside | Drogheda Bus | Donabate, Lusk & Balbriggan | |
| 100X | Bus Éireann | ~35 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 19 | 06:16 | 00:20 | Airport Zone 13 | Drogheda Bus | — |
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 101 bus or 100X bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Drogheda?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Drogheda: the 101 (Bus Éireann), the 100X (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 101, 46 times each weekday — board at Airside and get off at Drogheda Bus, about 64 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Drogheda?
Between 35 minutes on the 100X and 64 on the 101, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Donabate, Lusk, Balbriggan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Drogheda?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 00:20 — and the 101 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Drogheda?
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.