There are 5 ways to get from Howth to Ballyfermot by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Howth to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Ballyfermot ParadeG1 / ...
1h 4m€6–7Drive 22.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Howth to Ballyfermot22.1 km
28 min€4–6Train
- Take the train from Howth to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Cherry OrchardIc / ...
1h 28m€5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Ballyfermot22.1 km
28 min€35–45Bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lower6 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Ballyfermot ParadeG1 / ...
1h 25m€6
Howth to Ballyfermot by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Ballyfermot is to drive which costs €3 - €6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Ballyfermot is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs €35 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Ballyfermot. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Ballyfermot Parade via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Ballyfermot. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Cherry Orchard via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Howth and Ballyfermot is 24 km. The road distance is 22.1 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Ballyfermot without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 4m and costs €5 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Howth to Ballyfermot, including transfers.
Howth to Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
The best way to get from Howth to Ballyfermot is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Ballyfermot, Ireland?
You can take a train from Howth to Cherry Orchard via Dublin Connolly in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Ballyfermot Parade via Abbey Street Lower and Eden Quay in around 1h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Howth to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Howth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Eden Quay to Ballyfermot Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
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 Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey Street Lower station.
Howth to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Ballyfermot is 22 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Howth to Ballyfermot.
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