There are 4 ways to get from The Alex, Dublin to Howth by train, bus, taxi, or car
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The Alex, Dublin to Howth by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Alex, Dublin to Howth is to bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from The Alex, Dublin to Howth is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €27 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Busáras and arriving at Main Street Howth. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Pearse and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between The Alex, Dublin and Howth is 15 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.
The best way to get from The Alex, Dublin to Howth without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Howth takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
The Alex, Dublin to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Busáras station.
The Alex, Dublin to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from The Alex, Dublin to Howth is to train which takes 36 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between The Alex, Dublin, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Busáras to Main Street Howth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Busáras to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- €27–35
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
The Alex, Dublin to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Main Street Howth station.
The Alex, Dublin to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Alex, Dublin to Howth is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from The Alex, Dublin to Howth.
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