There are 7 ways to get from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Dundalk to Howth Junctiontrain Ic / ...
1h 9m€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
2h 2m€11–12Drive 79.8 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmedecar 79.8 km
51 min€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmedetaxi 79.8 km
51 min€150–190Train via Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
1h 17m€10–15Train via Drogheda
- Take the train from Dundalk to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Drogheda to Howth Junctiontrain Ic / ...
1h 39m€9–13Bus via Holy Trinity Church
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Brbus 100X
- Take the bus from Busáras to Holy Trinity Churchbus H1
2h 36m€19–25
Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Cathal Brugha St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundalk and arriving at Howth Junction. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Dundalk and Howth Junction and Donaghmede is 79 km. The road distance is 79.8 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Dundalk to Howth Junction takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €12 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Howth Junction and Donaghmede, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dundalk to Howth Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Matthews Coach Hire operates a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St hourly. Tickets cost €9 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dundalk to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Drogheda to Howth Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to S O'Casey Br
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Busáras to Holy Trinity Church
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €150–190
A1 UR Taxi
- Phone
- +353 42 932 7777
- Website
- urtaxi.ie
Fives Dundalk Cabs
- Phone
- +353 42 935 5555
G Cabs Dundalk
- Phone
- +353 86 843 4343
Sevens Cabs & Coaches
- Phone
- +353 42 937 7777
- Website
- sevens.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Howth Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede is 80 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Dundalk to Howth Junction and Donaghmede.
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