The average bus between Cobh and Howth takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cobh to Howth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Cobh and Howth. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Howth at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Saint Patrick's Quay and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Howth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Howth. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Howth station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Cobh to Howth bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.
Cobh to Howth bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
The distance between Cobh and Howth is 227.6 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walk every 2 hours. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h. Aircoach also services this route once a week.