There are 5 ways to get from Dublin quays to Howth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
46 min€2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 2m€3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin quays to Howth16.6 km
21 min€28–35Drive 16.6 km
- Drive from Dublin quays to Howth16.6 km
21 min€3–4Bus via Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street
- Take the bus from Dublin Merchant's Quay Christ Church Cathedral to Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough StreetDublin Express
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 12m€6
Dublin quays to Howth by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin quays to Howth is to bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin quays to Howth is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €28 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Abbey Street Lower and arriving at Main Street Howth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tara Street and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Dublin quays and Howth is 15 km. The road distance is 16.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin quays to Howth without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Tara Street to Howth takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Dublin quays to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Abbey Street Lower station.
Dublin quays to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Dublin quays to Howth is to train which takes 46 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Dublin quays, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Howth every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Dublin Merchant's Quay Christ Church Cathedral to Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Merchant's Quay Christ Church Cathedral to Dublin Eden Quay O'Connell Street & Marlborough Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €28–35
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 quays to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Main Street Howth station.
Dublin quays to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin quays to Howth is 17 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Dublin quays to Howth.
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