There are 4 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2h 53m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Eden Quay23
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
3h 35m€19–25Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth169.4 km
2h€29–42Bus via Dublin, Airport
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin, Airport23
4h 19m€35–54
Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth. However, there are services departing from Carrick-on-Shannon and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon and arriving at Howth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Howth is 171 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth, including transfers.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrick-on-Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
The best way to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €26 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey Street Lower in around 3h 35m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Howth.
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