There are 5 ways to get from Rathfarnham to Howth by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 16 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Street16
- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
1h 21m€5–7Drive 21.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathfarnham to Howth21.5 km
28 min€4–6Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Street16
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 41m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathfarnham to Howth21.5 km
28 min€35–45Line 74 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathfarnham to Eden Quay74
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 42m€6
Rathfarnham to Howth by bus, foot, 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 Street Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Rathfarnham and Howth is 21 km. The road distance is 21.5 km.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Howth without a car is to line 16 bus and train which takes 1h 21m and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 21m 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 Westmoreland Street 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 974+ 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 Westmoreland Street and Abbey Street Lower in around 1h 41m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathfarnham to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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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