There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to HowthRe / ...
57 min€2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Howth CastleH3
1h 26m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station)15.5 km
19 min€27–33Drive 15.5 km
- Drive from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station)15.5 km
19 min€3–4Train via Grand Canal Dock
- Take the train from Grand Canal Dock to HowthRe / ...
58 min€2–4
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs €27 - €33.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Adelaide Road and arriving at Howth Castle via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Dublin Castle and Howth Castle (Station) is 16 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Howth takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Abbey Street Lower station.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to train which takes 57 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Dublin Castle, Ireland and Howth Castle (Station), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Abbey Street Lower to Howth Castle hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 44 min.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Grand Canal Dock to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Howth Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- €27–33
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Howth Castle station.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is 16 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station).
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