Bus from Swords to Portrane
3 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 00:10 (weekdays); night service 33n runs at 02:14.
Next buses to Portrane as of 15:20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33B | Go-Ahead Ireland | ~21 min | 30 | Sat 27 · Sun 23 | 06:25 | 00:10 | Swords Pavilions | Middlefield Lane | Donabate |
| 33E | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Swords Village | Middlefield Lane | Donabate |
| 33n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~23 min | 1 | weekends only | 02:14 | 02:14 | Swords Village | Middlefield Lane | Donabate |
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 33B bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swords to Portrane?
3 routes run directly from Swords to Portrane: the 33B (Go-Ahead Ireland), the 33E (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 33n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the 33B, 30 times each weekday — board at Swords Pavilions and get off at Middlefield Lane, about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swords to Portrane?
Around 21 minutes on the 33B, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Donabate on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swords to Portrane?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 00:10 — and night service 33n runs at 02:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swords to Portrane?
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.