There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3h 17m€19–28Bus via Parnell Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Eden Quaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 34m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 31m€20–26Drive 179.3 km
- Drive from Waterford to Howthcar 179.3 km
2h 2m€32–46
Waterford to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Howth is to bus via Parnell Street which costs €16 - €21 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Howth is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Howth. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Howth. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Waterford and Howth is 195 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Howth without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Waterford to Howth, including transfers.
Waterford to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Howth is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Main Street Howth via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
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Booking & Getting There
Waterford to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Waterford to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Howth is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Waterford to Howth.
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