How to travel from Sliabh Liag to Howth, Ireland

The distance between Sliabh Liag and Howth is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sliabh Liag to Howth by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Connolly.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Howth.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sliabh Liag and Howth

There are several options for getting from Sliabh Liag to Howth by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Sliabh Liag and Howth is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Sliabh Liag and Howth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Howth is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Sliabh Liag and Howth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sliabh Liag and Howth. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sliabh Liag to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cliffoney stop 140061, Sligo Bus Station stop 555081 and Connolly. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Irish Rail run train services between Sliabh Liag and Howth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Sliabh Liag and Howth. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sliabh Liag to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Carrick, Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel and Busáras stop 135001. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sliabh Liag and Howth. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sliabh Liag to Howth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Sliabh Liag and Howth. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Howth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sliabh Liag and Howth

Transport options from Sliabh Liag to Howth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 10m
€220($220)
every 30 mins324km (201 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€185($185)
every 4 hours343km (213 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€40($40)
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€56($56)
on demand283km (176 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