There are 4 ways to get from Balgriffin to Howth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Howth Junction to HowthRe / ...
28 min€3–5Drive 8.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Balgriffin to Howth8.9 km
11 min€2–3Line 42 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Balgriffin Cottages to Marino Mart42 / ...
- Take the bus from Howth Road to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 7m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balgriffin to Howth8.9 km
11 min€17–21
Balgriffin to Howth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balgriffin to Howth is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Balgriffin to Howth is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs €17 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Balgriffin to Howth. However, there are services departing from Balgriffin Cottages and arriving at Main Street Howth via Howth Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Balgriffin to Howth. However, there are services departing from Clongriffin and arriving at Howth via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Balgriffin and Howth is 7 km. The road distance is 8.9 km.
The best way to get from Balgriffin to Howth without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €6.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Balgriffin to Howth, including transfers.
Balgriffin to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Balgriffin Cottages station.
Balgriffin to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth Junction station.
The best way to get from Balgriffin to Howth is to train which takes 28 min and costs €2 - €6. Alternatively, you can line 42 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Balgriffin, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Howth Junction to Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balgriffin Cottages to Main Street Howth via Marino Mart and Howth Road in around 1h 7m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Balgriffin Cottages to Marino Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Howth Road to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- €17–21
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Balgriffin to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Marino Mart station.
Balgriffin to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balgriffin to Howth is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Balgriffin to Howth.
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