There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Howth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Clare St2
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to HowthRe / ...
1h 56m€11–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin PearseIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to HowthRe / ...
2h 19m€10–15Drive 83.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Howth83.7 km
1h 9m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Howth83.7 km
1h 9m€120–150Bus
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth6 / ...
2h 17m€12–16
Arklow to Howth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Howth is to train which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Main Street Howth via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Howth via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Arklow and Howth is 84 km. The road distance is 83.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Howth without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 56m and costs €10 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Arklow to Howth, including transfers.
Arklow to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Howth is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Howth via Dublin Pearse in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow to Main Street Howth via Custom House Quay and Busáras in around 2h 17m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Arklow to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Clare St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Clare St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Custom House Quay station.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Pearse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Howth is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Arklow to Howth.
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