What Is the Nearest City to Dublin?
Swords (Irish: Sord) is the nearest city to Dublin city centre, located ~12 km (7.5 mi) north. It is a major suburb within the Dublin Metropolitan Area and the county town of Fingal.
Other Close Urban Centres
| City/Town | Direction | Distance from Dublin Centre |
|---|
| Swords | North | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Dún Laoghaire | South-East | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Tallaght | South-West | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Blanchardstown | West | 14 km (8.5 mi) |
| Bray | South | 20 km (12 mi) |
All are effectively contiguous with Dublin's built-up area and served by Dublin Bus, Luas (tram), and DART/commuter rail.
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