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 Howthtrain Ic / ...
57 min€2–4Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from American Embassy to Aston Quaybus 4
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 36m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballsbridge to Howth Headtaxi 17.8 km
23 min€35–50Drive 17.8 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Howth Headcar 17.8 km
23 min€4–5
Ballsbridge to Howth Head by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €35 - €50.
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 St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 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 57 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Lansdowne Road to Howth takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 15 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 57 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Lansdowne Road to Howth every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from American Embassy to Howth Head via Aston Quay, Abbey St Lower, and Main Street Howth in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Lansdowne Road to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from American Embassy to Aston Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €35–50
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
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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