There are 6 ways to get from Rathfarnham to Howth by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathdown Park to Poolbeg Stbus 65 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Re / ...
1h 10m€5–7Drive 21 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathfarnham to Howthcar 21 km
28 min€4–6Bus, train via Rathfarnham
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Pearse Stnbus 15B / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Re / ...
1h 23m€5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathfarnham to Howthtaxi 21 km
28 min€35–45Line 74 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Eden Quaybus 74
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 34m€6Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Streetbus 16
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 36m€6
Rathfarnham to Howth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathfarnham to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathfarnham to Howth is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs €35 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathfarnham to Howth. However, there are services departing from Rathfarnham and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Rathfarnham and Howth is 19 km. The road distance is 21 km.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Howth without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 10m and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Rathfarnham to Howth, including transfers.
Rathfarnham to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathfarnham station.
Rathfarnham to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathfarnham to Howth is 21 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Rathfarnham to Howth.
There are 1095+ hotels available in Howth.
What companies run services between Rathfarnham, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Rathfarnham to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Rathdown Park to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Pearse Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €35–45
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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