How to get from Howth to Athy by light rail and train?

From Howth to Athy by light rail and train

To get from Howth to Athy in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the DART train from Howth station to Dublin Connolly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The light rail and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Athy on the Moovit app.

105min
Train - DARTDART
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Bray (Daly)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Saggart
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howth to Athy by bus and train

To get from Howth to Athy in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the DART train from Howth station to Tara Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The light rail and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Athy on the Moovit app.

118min
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 6060
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Greystones
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howth to Athy

The distance between Howth, Ireland and Athy, Ireland is approximately 88.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howth to Athy by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Howth to Athy

To check the light rail and train schedule from Howth to Athy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howth) and destination (Athy), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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From Howth to Athy by bus and train

To get from Howth to Athy in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the DART train from Howth station to Tara Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The light rail and train schedule from Howth may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Athy on the Moovit app.

118min
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 6060
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Greystones
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tara Street Station
    ID 1502
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Red Cow Luas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 2637
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Athy
    Ride to train station
    Athy
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howth to Athy?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Train line DART, Light Rail line RED, Train line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howth to Athy?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Train line DART, Bus line 60, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Howth and Athy in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Howth to Athy in Ireland?

    The DART train line goes from Bray (Daly) station near Howth to Dublin Connolly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dublin Connolly station near Athy in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howth to Athy in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Howth and Athy in Ireland by train and light rail is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Howth to get to Athy in Ireland?

    Get on the DART train from the Bray (Daly) station near Howth in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Howth and Athy in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Connolly station, which is closest to Athy in Ireland.

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