There are 5 ways to get from Rathgar to Howth by tram, train, bus, taxi, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Beechwood to Westmorelandtram Green
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
56 min€4–6Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lampsbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 27m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathgar to Howthtaxi 19.8 km
26 min€40–50Drive 19.8 km
- Drive from Rathgar to Howthcar 19.8 km
26 min€4–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathgar West to Poolbeg Stbus 65 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 4m€5–7
Rathgar to Howth by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Howth is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Howth is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs €40 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Howth. However, there are services departing from Orwell Mews and arriving at Main Street Howth via Five Lamps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathgar to Howth. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Rathgar and Howth is 17 km. The road distance is 19.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathgar to Howth without a car is to tram and train which takes 56 min and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Rathgar to Howth, including transfers.
Rathgar to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Orwell Mews station.
Rathgar to Howth train services, operated by Luas, depart from Beechwood station.
Rathgar to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Five Lamps station.
What companies run services between Rathgar, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Orwell Mews to Main Street Howth via Five Lamps in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Beechwood to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
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- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Orwell Mews to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Rathgar West to Poolbeg St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- €40–50
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
Rathgar to Howth train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Howth is 20 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Rathgar to Howth.
There are 975+ hotels available in Howth.