Bus from Swords to Portlaoise
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 03:30, last bus 00:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portlaoise as of 08:38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~120 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 24 | 03:30 | 00:30 | Airport Zone 16 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Clondalkin, Naas, Newbridge & Kildare |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~120 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:45 | 23:45 | Airport Zone 16 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Dublin, Clondalkin & Kildare |
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 726 bus or 735 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Portlaoise?
2 routes run directly from Swords to Portlaoise: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 726, 22 times each weekday — board at Airport Zone 16 and get off at Portlaoise JFL Ave, about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Portlaoise?
Around 120 minutes on the 726, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clondalkin, Naas, Newbridge, Kildare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:30 and the last around 00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Portlaoise?
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.