There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Howth Head by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to HowthRe / ...
1h 36m€6–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Maynooth to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 52m€7–8Line 115 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walk115 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 59m€8–11Drive 42.1 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Howth Head42.1 km
37 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maynooth to Howth Head42.1 km
37 min€65–80
Maynooth to Howth Head by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Howth Head is to train which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Howth Head is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Howth via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Maynooth and Howth Head is 40 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Howth Head without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Maynooth to Howth Head, including transfers.
Maynooth to Howth Head bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Maynooth University station.
Maynooth to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Maynooth station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Howth Head is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and bus, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Howth Head via Dublin Connolly and Howth in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maynooth University to Howth Head via Bachelors Walk, Abbey Street Lower, and Main Street Howth in around 1h 59m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Maynooth to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Connolly to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Five Lamps to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth University to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
Maynooth Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 628 9999
- Website
- taxy.ie
Manor Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 629 3596
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More Questions & Answers
Maynooth to Howth Head bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Maynooth to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Howth Head is 42 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Maynooth to Howth Head.
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