There are 5 ways to get from Howth to Balbriggan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howth to Howth JunctionRe / ...
- Take the train from Howth Junction to BalbrigganRe / ...
1h 42m€5–9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Five Lamps6 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to BalbrigganIc / ...
1h 46m€7–9Drive 33.3 km
- Drive from Howth to Balbriggan33.3 km
32 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Balbriggan33.3 km
32 min€50–65Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East6 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan101
2h 14m€9–12
Howth to Balbriggan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Balbriggan is to train which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Balbriggan is to drive which takes 32 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Balbriggan via Dublin Busáras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Balbriggan via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Howth and Balbriggan is 33 km. The road distance is 33.3 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Balbriggan without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €4 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Howth to Balbriggan, including transfers.
Howth to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
The best way to get from Howth to Balbriggan is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Balbriggan, Ireland?
You can take a train from Howth to Balbriggan via Howth Junction in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Balbriggan via Talbot Street East and Dublin Busáras in around 2h 14m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Howth to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Howth Junction to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
Train from Dublin Connolly to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Main Street Howth to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbriggan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
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
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Leo's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 088 8111
Abacus Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 1111
A Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 5888
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
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More Questions & Answers
Howth to Balbriggan bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Talbot Street East station.
Howth to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Balbriggan is 33 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Howth to Balbriggan.
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