There are 3 ways to get from Athy to Howth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 51m€10–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athy to Mayor Street Lowerbus 130A
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 1m€5Drive 83.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Howthcar 83.9 km
1h 15m€15–22
Athy to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Howth is to bus which costs €6 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Howth. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Main Street Howth via Five Lamps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Howth. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Athy and Howth is 88 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Howth without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Athy to Howth, including transfers.
Athy to Howth bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Howth is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Main Street Howth via Mayor Street Lower and Five Lamps in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Athy to Mayor Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Howth bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Mayor Street Lower station.
Athy to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Howth is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Athy to Howth.
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