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There are 6 ways to get from Swords to Howth by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 102 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Swords Pavilions to Malahide Stnbus bus 102
    2. Take the train from Malahide to Howth Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Howth Junction to Howthtrain train Ic / ...
    52 min
    €5–8

  2. Drive  15.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swords to Howthcar car 15.8 km
    20 min
    €3–4

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Marino Martbus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Howth Road to Main Street Howthbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 31m
    €6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swords to Howthtaxi taxi 15.8 km
    20 min
    €30–45

  5. Line 500 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Seatown to Eden Quaybus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 33m
    €7

  6. Line 41 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Swords Castle to Abbey St Lowerbus bus 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 4m
    €6

Swords to Howth by bus and train

Calendar271Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket€5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.7 km
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Main Street Howth via Marino Mart and Howth Road in around 1h 31m.

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