There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2h 47m€23–32Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 41m€7Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 22m€24–137Drive 167 km
- Drive from Belfast to Howthcar 167 km
1h 51m€31–44
Belfast to Howth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Howth is to bus which costs €7 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Howth. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Howth. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Howth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Belfast and Howth is 192 km. The road distance is 167 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Belfast to Howth, including transfers.
Belfast to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Howth is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €24 - €140 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Main Street Howth via Burgh Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Burgh Quay station.
Belfast to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Howth is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Belfast to Howth.
There are 1007+ hotels available in Howth.