There are 4 ways to get from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 966 bus
best- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire to Howthbus 966 / ...
1h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Dun Laoghaire to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 13m€3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Headtaxi 26.1 km
35 min€40–50Drive 26.1 km
- Drive from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Headcar 26.1 km
35 min€5–7
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs €40 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Howth. Services depart hourly, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dun Laoghaire and arriving at Howth. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Dún Laoghaire and Howth Head is 39 km. The road distance is 26.1 km.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head without a car is to line 966 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs .
The line 966 bus from Dun Laoghaire to Howth takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dun Laoghaire station.
The best way to get from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head is to line 966 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Dún Laoghaire, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Dun Laoghaire to Howth hourly, and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dun Laoghaire to Howth every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dun Laoghaire to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Dun Laoghaire to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
Bray Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 286 1111
Bray Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 807 5589
- Website
- braytaxi.com
Simon Napier Taxis
- Phone
- +353 86 053 5904
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More Questions & Answers
Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head is 26 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Dún Laoghaire to Howth Head.
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