Bus from Swords to Galway
3 direct routes · 145–230 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 03:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galway as of 14:05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | Citylink | ~175 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 06:15 | 23:30 | Airport Zone 11 | ATU Galway | Dublin |
| 760 | Citylink | ~145 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 10:15 | 03:15 | Airport Zone 11 | ATU Galway | — |
| 763 | Citylink | ~230 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 21:30 | Airport Zone 11 | ATU Galway | Dublin, Palmerstown, Lucan, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea & 1 more |
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 761 bus, 760 bus or 763 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Galway?
3 routes run directly from Swords to Galway: the 761 (Citylink), the 760 (Citylink), the 763 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 761, 16 times each weekday — board at Airport Zone 11 and get off at ATU Galway, about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Galway?
Between 145 minutes on the 760 and 230 on the 763, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dublin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Galway?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 03:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Galway?
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.