How to travel from Howth to Strandhill, Ireland

The distance between Howth and Strandhill is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Howth to Strandhill by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Strandhill.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Howth and Strandhill

There are several options for getting from Howth to Strandhill by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Howth and Strandhill is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Howth and Strandhill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Howth to Strandhill is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Howth and Strandhill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Howth and Strandhill. We recommend that you drive to Strandhill. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Howth and Strandhill. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Howth to Strandhill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Talbot Street stop 620 and Sligo Bus Station stop 555081. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Howth and Strandhill. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m 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 Strandhill. We recommend that you take the bus to Sligo Bus Station stop 555081. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Strandhill is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Strandhill. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Strandhill. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Howth to Strandhill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Howth and Strandhill

Transport options from Howth to Strandhill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€33($33)
5 times a day258km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€45($45)
on demand225km (140 miles)

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Airports near Strandhill

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Strandhill
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Strandhill
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Strandhill