There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 41m€15–22Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 36m€12Bus via S O'Casey Br
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Brbus 100X
- Take the bus from Busáras to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 35m€19–25Drive 83.6 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Howthcar 83.6 km
1h 1m€15–22
Dundalk to Howth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Howth is to bus which costs €12 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Howth. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Main Street Howth via Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Howth. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Howth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Dundalk and Howth is 99 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Howth without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Dundalk to Howth, including transfers.
Dundalk to Howth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Howth is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus via S O'Casey Br, which costs €19 - €25 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Howth via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Main Street Howth via S O'Casey Br and Busáras in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Connolly to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Howth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at S O'Casey Br station.
Dundalk to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Howth is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Dundalk to Howth.
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