There are 5 ways to get from Rathmines to Howth Head by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Charlemont to Westmorelandtram Green
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 11m€4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Pearse Stnbus 15A / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Howthtrain Ic / ...
1h 20m€5–7Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Five Lampsbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Five Lamps to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
1h 33m€6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmines to Howth Headtaxi 18.8 km
25 min€40–50Drive 18.8 km
- Drive from Rathmines to Howth Headcar 18.8 km
25 min€4–5
Rathmines to Howth Head by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €40 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Main Street Howth via Five Lamps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Howth Head. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Howth via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Rathmines and Howth Head is 17 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Howth Head without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 11m and costs €3 - €6.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Rathmines to Howth Head, including transfers.
Rathmines to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cathal Brugha Brrks station.
Rathmines to Howth Head train services, operated by Luas, depart from Charlemont station.
Rathmines to Howth Head bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Five Lamps station.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Howth Head, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Howth Head via Five Lamps and Main Street Howth in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Charlemont to Westmoreland
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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 Dublin Pearse to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Cathal Brugha Brrks to Pearse Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Cathal Brugha Brrks to Five Lamps
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
Rathmines to Howth Head train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Westmoreland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Howth Head is 19 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Rathmines to Howth Head.
There are 975+ hotels available in Howth Head.