There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Howth Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Dublin to Howth Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle is to bus which costs €3 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €27 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Five Lamps and arriving at Howth Castle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Dublin and Howth Castle is 13 km. The road distance is 15.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle without a car is to bus which takes 42 min and costs €3.
The bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castle takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Howth Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Five Lamps station.
Dublin to Howth Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle is to bus which takes 42 min and costs €3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Howth Castle, Ireland?
Dublin Bus operates a bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castle hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 31 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 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 Five Lamps to Howth Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €27–35
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 to Howth Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Howth Castle station.
Dublin to Howth Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Howth Castle is 16 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Dublin to Howth Castle.
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