The average train between Maynooth and Howth Head takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Maynooth 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 hourly between Maynooth and Howth Head. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maynooth is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Howth Head at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Maynooth station and arriving at Howth Head station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Maynooth to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
Maynooth to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
The distance between Maynooth and Howth Head is 34.5 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Maynooth to Howth Head via Dublin Connolly and Howth in around 1h 45m.