How to travel from Kinsale to Howth, Ireland

The distance between Kinsale and Howth is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kinsale to Howth by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Cork (ORK) to Dublin (DUB).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus to Dublin, Eden Quay

Take the bus to Dublin Eden Quay.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

GoBus.ie

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Heuston.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Howth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance297km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Howth

There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Howth by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Kinsale and Howth is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kinsale and Howth by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Howth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Howth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Howth. We recommend that you drive to Howth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Howth. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 246801, Bachelor's Walk and Abbey Street Lower stop 7591. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Aircoach and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Kinsale and Howth. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kinsale and Howth. Flights depart from Cork (ORK) and arrive at Dublin (DUB) - via Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Kinsale to Howth. There is however a flight that goes via Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kinsale to Howth typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Cork (ORK) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kinsale and Howth. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Howth is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Kinsale to Howth

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Howth

Transport options from Kinsale to Howth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€85($85)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
€50($50)
twice daily411km (256 miles)
Bus to Dublin, Eden Quay + 1 similar
4h 25m
€12($12)
every 4 hours298km (185 miles)
Bus4h 30m
€29($29)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 5m
€40($40)
hourly312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€59($59)
on demand297km (185 miles)

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Airports near Howth

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Howth
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Howth
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Howth