The average train between Howth and Ballyfermot takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Howth to Ballyfermot. 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 Howth and Ballyfermot. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Ballyfermot at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Ballyfermot. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Ballyfermot station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Howth to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
The distance between Howth and Ballyfermot is 19.8 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Howth to Cherry Orchard via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 25m.