There are 5 ways to get from Downpatrick to Howth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Station240
- Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1 / ...
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth6 / ...
4h 33mDrive 153.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Downpatrick to Howth153.5 km
1h 50m€28–40Line 215 bus, train
- Take the bus from Church Street to Grand Central Bus Stand 14215 / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
4h 44mLine 215 bus, train via Belfast
- Take the bus from Church Street to Bedford Street215 / ...
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
4h 45mLine 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Grand Central Bus Stand 14215 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
5h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Howth is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick station to Howth. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick Bus Station and arriving at Main Street Howth via Newry Bus Station and Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Downpatrick and Howth is 184 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Howth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Downpatrick to Howth, including transfers.
Downpatrick to Howth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Downpatrick Bus Station.
Downpatrick to Howth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Howth is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Downpatrick to Howth.
There are 967+ hotels available in Howth.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Main Street Howth via Newry Bus Station and Busáras in around 4h 33m.
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- 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/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Church Street to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Church Street to Bedford Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
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
- 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
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