The average train between Lisburn and Howth takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lisburn 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 every 3 hours between Lisburn and Howth. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Howth at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lisburn to Howth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Howth. However, there are services departing from Lisburn station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Lisburn to Howth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
Lisburn to Howth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Lisburn and Howth is 126.5 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Translink operates a train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route every 3 hours.