The average train between Arklow and Howth takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Arklow and Howth. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Howth at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Arklow and Howth is 65.6 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Howth via Dublin Pearse in around 2h 27m.