500 Ormond Avenue to Eden Quay
Runs in Dublin. Operated by Swords Express. First bus 06:15, last bus 23:00. 75 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:45, last 20:45. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 500? 16 other bus routes are numbered 500 elsewhere in the UK — see every 500 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:45 | 10:30 | 10:45 | 12:30 | 12:45 | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 18:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Vlly Dr | · | 10:30 | · | 12:30 | · | 14:30 | · | · | · |
| River Vlly Rd | · | 10:31 | · | 12:31 | · | 14:31 | · | · | · |
| Forest View | · | 10:33 | · | 12:33 | · | 14:33 | · | · | · |
| Berwick Walk | 08:45 | · | 10:45 | · | 12:45 | · | 14:45 | 15:45 | 18:45 |
| St Cronan's Avenue | 08:46 | · | 10:46 | · | 12:46 | · | 14:46 | 15:46 | 18:46 |
| Ardcian Park | 08:47 | · | 10:47 | · | 12:47 | · | 14:47 | 15:47 | 18:47 |
| Laurelton | 08:48 | · | 10:48 | · | 12:48 | · | 14:48 | 15:48 | 18:48 |
| Jugback Terrace | 08:51 | · | 10:51 | · | 12:51 | · | 14:51 | 15:51 | 18:51 |
| North Street Park | 08:53 | · | 10:53 | · | 12:53 | · | 14:53 | 15:53 | 18:53 |
| Swords Park | 08:55 | · | 10:55 | · | 12:55 | · | 14:55 | 15:55 | 18:55 |
| Swords Pavilions | 08:57 | · | 10:57 | · | 12:57 | · | 14:57 | 15:57 | 18:57 |
| Highfield Grn | 09:00 | · | 11:00 | · | 13:00 | · | 15:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| Boroimhe Laurels | 09:03 | 10:35 | 11:03 | 12:35 | 13:03 | 14:35 | 15:03 | 16:03 | 19:03 |
| Nevinstown Lane | 09:05 | 10:37 | 11:05 | 12:37 | 13:05 | 14:37 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 19:05 |
| Holywell Cres | 09:07 | 10:39 | 11:07 | 12:39 | 13:07 | 14:39 | 15:07 | 16:07 | 19:07 |
| East Wall Rd | 09:19 | 10:51 | 11:19 | 12:51 | 13:19 | 14:51 | 15:19 | 16:19 | 19:19 |
| S O'Casey Br | 09:25 | 10:57 | 11:25 | 12:57 | 13:25 | 14:57 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 19:25 |
| Eden Quay | 09:28 | 11:00 | 11:28 | 13:00 | 13:28 | 15:00 | 15:28 | 16:28 | 19:28 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Swords Express before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Eden Quay: 9 journeys, first 08:45 towards Ormond Avenue: 10 journeys, first 09:45 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Swords Express before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Saturday (72 journeys in both directions together, against 54), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Swords Express before you travel.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Eden Quay: 9 journeys, first 08:45 towards Ormond Avenue: 10 journeys, first 09:45
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Eden Quay: 9 journeys, first 08:45 towards Ormond Avenue: 10 journeys, first 09:45
Route map
All stops on route 500
500 towards Eden Quay
All 34 stops
- River Vlly Dr Swords
- River Vlly Heights Swords
- River Vlly Rd Swords
- Brookdale Swords
- Forest View Swords
- Cherry Park Swords
- Berwick Walk Swords
- Ormond Avenue Swords
- St Cronan's Avenue Swords
- St Cronan's Lawn Swords
- Ardcian Park Swords
- Cianlea Swords
- Laurelton Swords
- Applewood Swords
- Jugback Terrace Swords
- St Colmcille GAA Swords
- North Street Park Swords
- Seatown Swords
- Swords Park Swords
- Malahide Rd Rnbt Swords
- Swords Pavilions Swords
- Swords Village Swords
- Highfield Grn Swords
- Ballintrane Wd Swords
- Boroimhe Laurels Swords
- Boroimhe Maples Swords
- Nevinstown Lane Swords
- Airside Swords
- Holywell Cres Swords
- Holywell Cl Swords
- East Wall Rd Clontarf
- Convention Centre Dublin
- S O'Casey Br Dublin
- Eden Quay Dublin
500 towards Ormond Avenue
All 26 stops
- Eden Quay Dublin
- IFSC Dublin
- S O'Casey Br Dublin
- North Wall Quay Dublin
- N Wall Quay Dublin
- The Point Dublin
- Holywell Cres Swords
- Airside Swords
- Boroimhe Maples Swords
- Boroimhe Cherry Swords
- Ballintrane Wd Swords
- Highfield Grn Swords
- Swords Village Swords
- Swords Pavilions Swords
- Seatown Swords
- North Street Park Swords
- St Colmcille GAA Swords
- Glen Ellan Pines Swords
- Applewood Swords
- Laurelton Swords
- Ardcian Park Swords
- Cianlea Swords
- Lioscian Swords
- St Cronan's Avenue Swords
- Valley View Swords
- Ormond Avenue Swords
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 500 bus?
The first 500 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 500 bus?
The last 500 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 500 bus cost?
Fares on the 500 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 500 bus?
The 500 is operated by Swords Express.
Timetable data from Swords Express via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.