There are 4 ways to get from Rathmines to Howth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
53 min€4–6Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Eden Quaybus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 16m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Howthtaxi 17.9 km
23 min€30–40Drive 17.9 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Howthcar 17.9 km
23 min€4–5
Rathmines to Howth by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Howth is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Howth. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Howth. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Rathmines and Howth is 16 km. The road distance is 17.9 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Howth without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Rathmines to Howth, including transfers.
Rathmines to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Brrks station.
Rathmines to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tara Street station.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Howth is to train which takes 53 min and costs €3 - €6. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tara Street to Howth every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 1h 16m.
- 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 Cathal Brugha Brrks to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- 23 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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More Questions & Answers
Rathmines to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Rathmines to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Howth is 18 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Rathmines to Howth.
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