There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Howth Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castlebus H3
43 min€3Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Ic / ...
45 min€2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Howth Castletaxi 15.8 km
21 min€35–45Drive 15.8 km
- Drive from Dublin to Howth Castlecar 15.8 km
21 min€3–4Line 929 bus
- Take the bus from Dublin Pearse to Howthbus 929 / ...
44 min
Dublin to Howth Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle is to bus which costs €3 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Howth Castle is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs €35 - €45.
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 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 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 43 min and costs €3.
The bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castle takes 38 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 43 min and costs €3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 45 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 38 min. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 996+ hotels available in Howth Castle.