The distance between Waterford and Howth is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Waterford to Howth by 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 → Waterford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Heuston.
Take the bus to Custom House Quay stop 135271.
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There are several options for getting from Waterford to Howth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Waterford and Howth is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Waterford and Howth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Waterford to Howth is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Waterford and Howth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Waterford and Howth. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Waterford to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston and Busáras. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Irish Rail run train services between Waterford and Howth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Waterford and Howth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Waterford to Howth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Custom House Quay stop 135271. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Bus Eireann and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Waterford and Howth. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Waterford to Howth. We recommend that you take the train to Heuston. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Waterford and Howth. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Waterford to Howth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | €26($26) | every 3 hours | 194km (121 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €21($21) | every 2 hours | 177km (110 miles) |
Bus to Dublin, Liberty Hall | 3h 20m | €3($3) | hourly | 182km (113 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €37($37) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
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Kenneally's Bus Service
The following major airports near Howth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.