What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Howth?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Howth is to fly and train which costs €50 - €230 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Howth?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Howth is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs €50 - €230.

How far is it from Brighton to Howth?

The distance between Brighton and Howth is 550 km.

How do I travel from Brighton to Howth without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Howth without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 40m and costs €140 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Howth?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Brighton to Howth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Howth?

There are 974+ hotels available in Howth.

Brighton to Howth - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Howth by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Howth
5h 4m
€52–223
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
11h 40m
€146–260
Train, ferry via Cherbourg-Octeville
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichester
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1
34h 9m
€84–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
9h 28m
€134–182
Train to London City Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
6h 1m
€106–386
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
6h 32m
€106–285
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
6h 27m
€68–244
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Howth
6h 46m
€76–258
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
6h 55m
€87–295
Fly London Gatwick Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
7h 11m
€89–232
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichester
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busáras132
36h 24m
€82–645

Brighton to Howth by train, foot, ferry, and bus

26Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Howth, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Howth. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to George's Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Howth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Howth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Point Village, Howth Road, and Clontarf Road in around 11h 40m.

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