There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Howth by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 3m€11–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy to South Townsend Streetbus 130
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 55m€5Bus via Dublin Heuston
- Take the bus from Athy to Dublin Heustonbus 517
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 10mDrive 84 km
- Drive from Athy to Howthcar 84 km
1h 15m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Howthtaxi 84 km
1h 15m€120–150
Athy to Howth by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Howth is to bus which costs €6 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Howth. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Main Street Howth via Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo and Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Athy and Howth is 89 km. The road distance is 84 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Howth without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 3m and costs €11 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Athy to Howth, including transfers.
Athy to Howth bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
Athy to Howth bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Howth is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Athy to Howth.
There are 971+ hotels available in Howth.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athy to Main Street Howth via Dublin Heuston, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street, and Abbey Street Lower in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to South Townsend Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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