The average train between Sligo and Howth takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 4 hours between Sligo and Howth. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Howth at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Howth. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Howth station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Sligo to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
The distance between Sligo and Howth is 185.9 km. The road distance is 230 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 6m.