There are 5 ways to get from Howth to Skerries by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Howth to Howth Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Howth Junction to Skerriestrain Ic / ...
1h 5m€5–8Line 102 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sutton Stn to Swords Villagebus 102
- Take the bus from Swords Village to Skerriesbus 33A
2h 9m€8Drive 32.1 km
- Drive from Howth to Skerriescar 32.1 km
36 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howth to Skerriestaxi 32.1 km
36 min€65–80Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot St Westbus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from Gardiner St Lwr to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h€6
Howth to Skerries by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Skerries is to bus and line 33 bus which costs €6 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Skerries is to drive which takes 36 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Sutton Stn and arriving at Skerries via Swords Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Skerries via Howth Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Howth and Skerries is 27 km. The road distance is 32.1 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €4 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Howth to Skerries, including transfers.
Howth to Skerries bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Sutton Stn station.
Howth to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Howth station.
The best way to get from Howth to Skerries is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and bus, which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Skerries, Ireland?
You can take a train from Howth to Skerries via Howth Junction in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howth to Skerries via Sutton, Sutton Stn, and Swords Village in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Howth to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €1–3
Train from Howth Junction to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Sutton Stn to Swords Village
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
Bus from Swords Village to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Swords Village to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot St West
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Gardiner St Lwr to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
Cab 2000
- Phone
- +353 1 890 0900
- Website
- dublincab2000.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
Abacus Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 1111
A Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 849 5888
Leo's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 088 8111
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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Booking & Getting There
Howth to Skerries bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Swords Village station.
Howth to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Skerries is 32 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Howth to Skerries.
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