The average train between Balbriggan and Howth takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 every 2 hours between Balbriggan and Howth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Howth at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Howth. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Howth station via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Balbriggan to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Howth is 26 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Howth via Howth Junction in around 59 min.