The average train between Castlebar and Howth takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 Castlebar and Howth. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Howth at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Howth. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Castlebar to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Castlebar and Howth is 219.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 6m.