The average train between Howth and Dunboyne takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Howth to Dunboyne. 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 Dunboyne. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Dunboyne at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Dunboyne station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Howth to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Clonsilla station.
The distance between Howth and Dunboyne is 27.5 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a train from Howth to Dunboyne via Dublin Connolly and Clonsilla in around 1h 52m.