There are 4 ways to get from Rathgar to Howth by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Poolbeg Stbus 65 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
58 min€5–7Drive 19.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathgar to Howthcar 19.8 km
26 min€4–5Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 25m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Howthtaxi 19.8 km
26 min€30–40
Rathgar to Howth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Howth is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Howth. However, there are services departing from Orwell Mews and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Rathgar and Howth is 18 km. The road distance is 19.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Howth without a car is to bus and train which takes 58 min and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Rathgar to Howth, including transfers.
Rathgar to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Mews station.
Rathgar to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Howth is 20 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Rathgar to Howth.
There are 1131+ hotels available in Howth.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Orwell Mews to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Rathgar West to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Orwell Mews to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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