The distance between Gweedore and Howth is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gweedore to Howth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Howth → Gweedore if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Howth.
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Take the bus to Letterkenny Ramelton Road and then to Busáras stop 135001.
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There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Howth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Gweedore and Howth is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Gweedore and Howth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Howth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Howth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Howth. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Howth. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Howth. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bunbeg Cross Roads, Tourist Information O'Connell Street and Tara St. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, Bus Feda Teoranta, Patrick Gallagher and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Gweedore and Howth. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gweedore to Howth. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Howth. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Howth is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Howth. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gweedore and Howth. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Howth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2hrs | €110($110) | every 30 mins | 263km (163 miles) |
Bus via Letterkenny, Ramelton Road + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 313km (195 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | €41($41) | every 20 mins | 326km (203 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €56($56) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus Feda Teoranta
Patrick Gallagher
Bus Eireann
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Howth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.