🚌 Bus from Swords to Kildare
2 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 00:30, last bus 23:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~85 min | 22 | 00:30 | 23:30 | Airport Zone 16 |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~85 min | 8 | 06:45 | 23:45 | Airport Zone 16 |
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 Kildare?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Kildare: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Swords to Kildare?
Around 85 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Kildare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 726) leaves around 00:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Kildare?
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.