There are 5 ways to get from Rathmines to Howth Head by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Charlemont to WestmorelandGreen
- Take the train from Tara Street to HowthRe / ...
1h 10m€4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Pearse Station82 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to HowthRe / ...
1h 21m€5–7Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Five Lamps14 / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howth6 / ...
1h 33m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Howth Head18.8 km
24 min€30–40Drive 18.8 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Howth Head18.8 km
24 min€4–5
Rathmines to Howth Head by tram, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs €30 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Barracks and arriving at Main Street Howth via Five Lamps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Rathmines and Howth Head is 17 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 10m and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Rathmines to Howth Head, including transfers.
Rathmines to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Barracks station.
Rathmines to Howth Head train services, operated by Luas, depart from Charlemont station.
Rathmines to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Five Lamps station.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Howth Head via Five Lamps and Main Street Howth in around 1h 33m.
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- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Charlemont to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Cathal Brugha Barracks to Pearse Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Cathal Brugha Barracks to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
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
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Rathmines to Howth Head train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Howth Head is 19 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Rathmines to Howth Head.
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