There are 4 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lansdowne Road to HowthRe / ...
55 min€2–4Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from American Embassy to Aston Quay4 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 38m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballsbridge to Howth Head17.8 km
23 min€30–40Drive 17.8 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Howth Head17.8 km
23 min€3–5
Ballsbridge to Howth Head by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from American Embassy and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Howth Head is 17 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Lansdowne Road to Howth takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Ballsbridge to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from American Embassy station.
Ballsbridge to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Lansdowne Road station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head is to train which takes 55 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Lansdowne Road to Howth every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from American Embassy to Howth Head via Aston Quay, Abbey Street Lower, and Main Street Howth in around 1h 38m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Lansdowne Road to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from American Embassy to Aston Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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
Ballsbridge to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Aston Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballsbridge to Howth Head is 18 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Ballsbridge to Howth Head.
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