The average train between Dundalk and Howth takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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 hourly between Dundalk and Howth. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Howth at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Howth. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Dundalk to Howth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Howth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Dundalk and Howth is 72.1 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Howth via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 40m.