What is the cheapest way to get from Howth to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Belfast is to bus and train which costs £16 - £23 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howth to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Howth to Belfast is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Glengall Street via Custom House Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Howth and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Howth to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Great Victoria Street via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Howth to Belfast?

The distance between Howth and Belfast is 120 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.

How do I travel from Howth to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Howth to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £19 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Howth to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Howth to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howth to Belfast bus from?

Howth to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.

Where do I catch the Howth to Belfast train from?

Howth to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Connolly station.

Train or bus from Howth to Belfast?

The best way to get from Howth to Belfast is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Howth to Belfast bus arrive?

Howth to Belfast bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Gardiner Street station.

Where does the Howth to Belfast train arrive?

Howth to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.

Can I drive from Howth to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Belfast is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Howth to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

Howth to Belfast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Howth to Belfast by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
3h 27m
£19–28
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Five Lamps6 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3h 48m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Gardiner Street6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Street785
3h 35m
£22–31
Drive 104 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Belfast104 mi
1h 50m
£26–38
Bus via Talbot Street East
1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
4h 9m

Howth to Belfast by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street hourly. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Glengall Street via Gardiner Street and Custom House Quay in around 3h 35m.

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