There are 5 ways to get from Harold's Cross to Howth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
51 min€4–6Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Saint Claire's School to Westmoreland Street16 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 29m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harold's Cross to Howth18.6 km
24 min€30–40Drive 18.6 km
- Drive from Harold's Cross to Howth18.6 km
24 min€4–5Line 16 bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint Claire's School to Westmoreland Street16 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
1h 7m€5–7
Harold's Cross to Howth by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harold's Cross to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Harold's Cross to Howth is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Harold's Cross to Howth. However, there are services departing from Saint Claire's School and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Harold's Cross to Howth. However, there are services departing from Harcourt and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Harold's Cross and Howth is 15 km. The road distance is 18.6 km.
The best way to get from Harold's Cross to Howth without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Harold's Cross to Howth, including transfers.
Harold's Cross to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Saint Claire's School station.
Harold's Cross to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Harold's Cross to Howth is to train which takes 51 min and costs €3 - €6. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Harold's Cross, 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, you can take a bus from Saint Claire's School to Main Street Howth via Westmoreland Street and Abbey Street Lower in around 1h 29m.
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- 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 Saint Claire's School to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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
Harold's Cross to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Harold's Cross to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harold's Cross to Howth is 19 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Harold's Cross to Howth.
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