The average train between Malahide and Howth Head takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Malahide to Howth Head. 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 30 minutes between Malahide and Howth Head. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malahide is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Howth Head at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Howth Junction and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Malahide station and arriving at Howth Head station via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Malahide to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
Malahide to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Malahide and Howth Head is 9.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Malahide to Howth Head via Howth Junction and Howth in around 56 min.