500N Dublin to Swords
Operated by Swords Express. First bus 23:30, last bus 23:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 23:30–01:13. Saturday & Sunday nights. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 00:30 |
|---|---|
| Eden Quay | 00:30 |
| S O'Casey Br | 00:32 |
| N Wall Quay | 00:34 |
| Holywell Cres | 00:47 |
| Boroimhe Maples | 00:51 |
| Ballintrane Wd | 00:53 |
| Swords Village | 00:56 |
| Seatown | 00:59 |
| St Colmcille GAA | 01:04 |
| Applewood | 01:06 |
| Ardcian Park | 01:09 |
| Lioscian | 01:11 |
| St Cronan's Avenue | 01:12 |
| Ormond Avenue | 01:13 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 Swords: 1 journey, first 00:30 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Swords Express before relying on this.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Swords: 1 journey, first 00:30
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Swords: 1 journey, first 00:30
Route map
All stops on route 500N
500N towards Swords
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
- St Cronan's Avenue Swords
- Ormond Avenue Swords
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 500N bus?
The first 500N departure on weekdays leaves at 23:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 500N bus?
The last 500N on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 500N bus cost?
Fares on the 500N 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 500N bus?
The 500N 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.