There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Howth (Station) by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tara Street to Howthbus 929 / ...
30 min€3Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Ic / ...
33 min€2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin to Howth (Station)taxi 16 km
20 min€35–45Drive 16 km
- Drive from Dublin to Howth (Station)car 16 km
20 min€3–4Bus via Five Lamps
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castlebus H3
42 min€3
Dublin to Howth (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Howth (Station) is to bus which costs €3 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Howth (Station) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €35 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tara Street and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 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 33 min.
The distance between Dublin and Howth (Station) is 21 km. The road distance is 16 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Howth (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs €3.
The bus from Tara Street to Howth takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dublin to Howth (Station) bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
Dublin to Howth (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Howth (Station) is to bus which takes 30 min and costs €3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 33 min.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Howth (Station), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Tara Street to Howth every 3 hours, and the journey takes 30 min. Dublin Bus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 20 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Five Lamps to Howth Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 (Station) bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Dublin to Howth (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Howth (Station) is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Dublin to Howth (Station).
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