There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Ic / ...
59 min€2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Howth Castlebus H3
1h 10m€3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station)taxi 15.5 km
20 min€30–45Drive 15.5 km
- Drive from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station)car 15.5 km
20 min€3–4Train via Grand Canal Dock
- Take the train from Grand Canal Dock to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h€2–4
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to bus which costs €3 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Abbey St Lower and arriving at Howth Castle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 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 33 min.
The distance between Dublin Castle and Howth Castle (Station) is 16 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs €2 - €4.
The train from Dublin Pearse to Howth takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Abbey St Lower station.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Pearse station.
The best way to get from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is to train which takes 59 min and costs €2 - €4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Dublin Castle, Ireland and Howth Castle (Station), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Pearse to Howth every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Dublin Bus operates a bus from Abbey St Lower to Howth Castle hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Grand Canal Dock to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Howth Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- €30–45
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
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Howth Castle station.
Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station) is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Dublin Castle to Howth Castle (Station).
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