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 ConnollyIc / ...
2h 53m€22–31Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
3h 24m€27–35Drive 166.9 km
- Drive from Belfast to Howth166.9 km
1h 50m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth6 / ...
3h 43m
Belfast to Howth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Howth is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast station to Howth. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Durham Street and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
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 53m.
The distance between Belfast and Howth is 192 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Belfast to Howth, including transfers.
Belfast to Howth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Grand Central Station Durham Street.
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 53m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgh Quay, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 24m.
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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Translink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Main Street Howth via Burgh Quay and Abbey Street Lower in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Howth bus services, operated by National 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 50m to drive from Belfast to Howth.
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