There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Howth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 15m€17–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Dublin Pearsetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 19m€10–15Drive 83.7 km
- Drive from Arklow to Howthcar 83.7 km
1h 9m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arklow to Howthtaxi 83.7 km
1h 9m€120–150
Arklow to Howth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Howth is to train which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Howth via Dublin Pearse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Arklow and Howth is 86 km. The road distance is 83.7 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Howth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €17 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Arklow to Howth, including transfers.
Arklow to Howth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Howth is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €17 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arklow to Main Street Howth via Custom Hse Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arklow to Howth via Dublin Pearse in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Dublin Pearse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
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
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
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More Questions & Answers
Arklow to Howth bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Pearse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Howth is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Arklow to Howth.
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