There are 5 ways to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inchicore Library to Custom HouseG1 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
1h 2m€5–7Drive 19.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth19.9 km
25 min€4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Inchicore Library to Eden QuayG1 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 21m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth19.9 km
25 min€30–40Tram, train
- Take the tram from Suir Road to Abbey StreetRed
- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
1h 11m€4–6
Kilmainham Gaol to Howth by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth. However, there are services departing from Inchicore Library and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth. However, there are services departing from Suir Road and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Kilmainham Gaol and Howth is 18 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 2m and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth, including transfers.
Kilmainham Gaol to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Inchicore Library station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Howth train services, operated by Luas, depart from Suir Road station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
What companies run services between Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilmainham Gaol to Main Street Howth via Inchicore Library, Eden Quay, and Abbey Street Lower in around 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Suir Road to Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Inchicore Library to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Inchicore Library to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
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
Kilmainham Gaol to Howth train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Abbey Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmainham Gaol to Howth is 20 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Kilmainham Gaol to Howth.
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