There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 2m€12–18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 736
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
2h 29m€10–13Drive 98.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Howthcar 98.7 km
1h 18m€18–26
Carlow to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Howth is to bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Howth. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Carlow and Howth is 106 km. The road distance is 98.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Carlow to Howth, including transfers.
Carlow to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Howth is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Main Street Howth via Eden Quay and Abbey St Lower in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Howth bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Carlow to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Howth is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carlow to Howth.
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