The average train between Howth and Rathmines takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Howth to Rathmines. 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 Rathmines. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Rathmines at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howth to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Rathmines station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Howth to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
Howth to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
The distance between Howth and Rathmines is 14.8 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Howth to Tara Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 28 min.