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

The cheapest way to get from Howth to Portstewart is to train which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howth to Portstewart is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Howth and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Busáras and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Howth to Portstewart?

The distance between Howth and Portstewart is 191 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howth to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Howth to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howth to Portstewart bus from?

Howth to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dublin Busáras station.

Train or bus from Howth to Portstewart?

The best way to get from Howth to Portstewart is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Howth to Portstewart bus arrive?

Howth to Portstewart bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Howth to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Portstewart is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Howth to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 718+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Portstewart by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
6h 13m
£26–40
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Custom House to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
6h 39m
£23–48
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Howth to Portstewart144.1 mi
3h 3m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Monaghan Bus Station32
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Portstewart Promenade278
6h 48m

Howth to Portstewart by train and bus

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Howth to Portstewart Promenade via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Portstewart Promenade via Talbot Street East, Dublin Busáras, and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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