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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Belfast is to bus via The Gresham Hotel which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 4m.

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 £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 21 via Dublin Busaras Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

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 Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

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 2h 58m and costs £19 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), 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 2h 58m and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Howth to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Howth to Belfast train arrive?

Howth to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central 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 1257+ hotels available in Belfast.

Howth to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2h 58m
£19–28
Bus via The Gresham Hotel
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Gardiner Street6 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre705x
4h 4m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street East6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1
3h 52m
Drive 104 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Belfast104 mi
1h 50m
£26–38

Howth to Belfast by train

225Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Howth to Belfast.

Launch map view

Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Translink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Grand Central Station Stand 21 via Talbot Street East and Dublin Busaras Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.