How to travel from Howth to Glengarriff, Ireland

The distance between Howth and Glengarriff is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Howth to Glengarriff by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GlengarriffHowth if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cork (ORK) then take the bus to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road

Take the bus to Cork Lower Glanmire Road and then to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Cork Kent then take the bus to Glengarriff stop 256031.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glengarriff.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance364km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Howth and Glengarriff

There are several options for getting from Howth to Glengarriff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Howth and Glengarriff is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Howth and Glengarriff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Howth to Glengarriff is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Howth and Glengarriff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Howth and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Howth to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly, Heuston, Mallow and Killarney. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Irish Rail run train services between Howth and Glengarriff. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Howth and Glengarriff. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Howth to Glengarriff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abbey Street Lower stop 7591, Temple Bar Aston Quay and Cork Lower Glanmire Road. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Aircoach, Bus Eireann, Donal Harrington, O'Donoghues and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Howth and Glengarriff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Howth to Glengarriff. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cork (ORK) then take the bus to Glengarriff stop 256031. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Glengarriff is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Howth and Glengarriff. The distance is around 364km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Howth to Glengarriff is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Howth and Glengarriff

Transport options from Howth to Glengarriff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€100($100)
every 20 mins859km (534 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
€56($56)
once daily375km (233 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€180($180)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road + 1 similar
5h 50m
€17($17)
every 20 mins376km (234 miles)
Bus5h 55m
€34($34)
every 20 mins376km (234 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€45($45)
every 20 mins389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€72($72)
on demand364km (226 miles)

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Airports near Glengarriff

The following major airports near Glengarriff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Glengarriff
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Glengarriff
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Glengarriff