There are 3 ways to get from Cobh to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Cobh to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Howth is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Cobh to Howth is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Howth. However, there are services departing from Spy Hill and arriving at Main Street Howth via Cork Alfred St and Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Howth. However, there are services departing from Cobh and arriving at Howth via Cork, Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Cobh and Howth is 300 km. The road distance is 271.4 km.
The best way to get from Cobh to Howth without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cobh to Howth, including transfers.
Cobh to Howth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cobh to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cobh to Howth is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Cobh, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 3h. Aircoach also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Cobh to Howth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Cobh to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cobh to Howth is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cobh to Howth.
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