197 Swords ↔ Ashbourne

Operated by Go-Ahead Ireland. First bus 06:00, last bus 23:32. 34 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Fares on the 197 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services. Who travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

197 towards Ashbourne — Monday to Friday (17 journeys)
Airside 07:0208:0209:0210:0211:0212:0213:0214:0215:1516:1817:3218:3219:3220:3221:3222:3223:32
Swords Pavilions 07:0608:0709:0610:0611:0712:0713:0714:0715:2116:2317:3718:3719:3620:3621:3622:3623:36
Outlands 07:1208:1409:1210:1211:1412:1413:1414:1515:3116:3317:5018:4419:4220:4221:4122:4123:41
Rolestown 07:2308:2509:2310:2311:2512:2513:2514:2715:4316:4618:0318:5519:5120:5121:4922:4923:49
Ashbourne 07:3608:3809:3610:3611:3812:3813:3814:4015:5617:0018:1919:0920:0421:0322:0122:5923:59
Rath 07:4008:4209:4010:4011:4212:4213:4214:4416:0017:0418:2319:1320:0821:0622:0423:0200:02

Route map

All stops on route 197

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Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 197 bus?

The first 197 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 197 bus?

The last 197 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 197 bus cost?

Fares on the 197 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.

Who runs the 197 bus?

The 197 is operated by Go-Ahead Ireland.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.