There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Howth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Balbriggan to Howth JunctionIc / ...
- Take the train from Howth Junction to HowthRe / ...
57 min€5–8Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth6 / ...
2h 28m€9–12Drive 33.1 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Howth33.1 km
32 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balbriggan to Howth33.1 km
32 min€50–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Balbriggan to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 38m€7–9
Balbriggan to Howth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Howth is to train which costs €4 - €9 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Howth is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Howth. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Main Street Howth via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Howth. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Howth via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Balbriggan and Howth is 33 km. The road distance is 33.1 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Howth without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs €4 - €9.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Balbriggan to Howth, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Balbriggan Comm Cen station.
Balbriggan to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Howth is to train which takes 57 min and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Howth via Howth Junction in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Main Street Howth via Dublin Busáras and Busáras in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Balbriggan to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Howth Junction to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Balbriggan to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dublin Busáras station.
Balbriggan to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Howth is 33 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Balbriggan to Howth.
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