There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Howth Head by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Ireland to Howth Head by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Howth Head is to train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Ireland and Howth Head is 16 km. The road distance is 17.5 km.
The best way to get from Ireland to Howth Head without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Howth takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Ireland to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Abbey Street Lower station.
Ireland to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Ireland to Howth Head is to train which takes 49 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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
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More Questions & Answers
Ireland to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Main Street Howth station.
Ireland to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ireland to Howth Head is 17 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Ireland to Howth Head.
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