There are 5 ways to get from Lucan to Howth Head by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lucan Village to Heuston Stationbus C3 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 47m€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walkbus C3 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 53m€6Train
- Take the train from Adamstown to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 33m€6–11Drive 30.5 km
- Drive from Lucan to Howth Headcar 30.5 km
30 min€6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lucan to Howth Headtaxi 30.5 km
30 min€60–75
Lucan to Howth Head by bus, tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lucan to Howth Head is to bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lucan to Howth Head is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Lucan to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Lucan Village and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lucan to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Adamstown and arriving at Howth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Lucan and Howth Head is 29 km. The road distance is 30.5 km.
The best way to get from Lucan to Howth Head without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 47m and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Lucan to Howth Head, including transfers.
Lucan to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Lucan Village station.
Lucan to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Adamstown station.
The best way to get from Lucan to Howth Head is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €12 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Lucan, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Lucan Village to Howth Head via Bachelors Walk, Abbey St Lower, and Main Street Howth in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucan Main Street to Howth Head via Adamstown Station, Adamstown, Dublin Connolly, and Howth in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Adamstown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Lucan Village to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Lucan Village to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
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Booking & Getting There
Lucan to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Lucan to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lucan to Howth Head is 30 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Lucan to Howth Head.
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