There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Rathmines by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Howth to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
43 min€4–6Drive 18 km
cheapest- Drive from Howth to Rathminescar 18 km
23 min€3–5Bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lowerbus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from Eden Quay to Military Roadbus 14 / ...
1h 7m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Rathminestaxi 18 km
23 min€30–40
Howth to Rathmines by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Rathmines is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Rathmines is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Military Road via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Charlemont via Trinity College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Howth and Rathmines is 16 km. The road distance is 18 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Howth to Rathmines, including transfers.
Howth to Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
The best way to get from Howth to Rathmines is to train which takes 43 min and costs €3 - €6. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Rathmines, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Howth to Tara Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Military Road via Abbey Street Lower and Eden Quay in around 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Howth to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Eden Quay to Military Road
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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
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 Rathmines bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey Street Lower station.
Howth to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Rathmines is 18 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Howth to Rathmines.
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