There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Mayo County by train, bus, or car
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 Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
6h€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
6h 32m€34–47Drive 246.5 km
- Drive from Howth to Mayo Countycar 246.5 km
3h 3m€44–63Bus via Ballina Bus Stn
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
7h 18m€42–60
Howth to Mayo County by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Mayo County is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Mayo County is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Tawnylaheen via Crampton Quay and Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Mayo County. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Castlebar via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Howth and Mayo County is 271 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Mayo County without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Howth to Mayo County, including transfers.
Howth to Mayo County bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Howth to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Howth to Mayo County is to train which takes 6h and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Mayo County, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Howth to Mayo County bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Howth to Mayo County train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Mayo County is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Howth to Mayo County.
There are 216+ hotels available in Mayo County.