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How to get from Howth to Rathmines by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Howth to Rathmines in Dublin, take the DART train from Howth station to Tara Street station. Next, take the 140 bus from D'Olier Street station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

50min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 140140
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Grand Canal Dock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tara Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Rathmines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via DART and 15B

To get from Howth to Rathmines in Dublin, take the DART train from Howth station to Dublin Pearse station. Next, take the 15B bus from Pearse Station station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

59min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 15B15B
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Grand Canal Dock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Pearse
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearse Station
    ID 495
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Stocking Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howth to Rathmines

The distance between Howth, Dublin and Rathmines, Dublin is approximately 16.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howth to Rathmines by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dublin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howth

Howth is located at Howth, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Howth Station.

Train stations close to Howth:

  • Bayside
  • Sutton

Bus stations close to Howth:

  • Howth Station
  • Howth Harbour
  • Howth Castle

Public transit stations close to Rathmines, Dublin

Rathmines is located at Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin and the nearest public transit station is Charlemont.

Bus stations close to Rathmines:

  • Swan Centre
  • Castlewood Avenue
  • Belgrave Square North

Alternative route by bus and train via DART and 15B

To get from Howth to Rathmines in Dublin, take the DART train from Howth station to Dublin Pearse station. Next, take the 15B bus from Pearse Station station to Military Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is €2.00.

59min€2.00
Train - DARTDART
Bus - 15B15B
Leaves from Howth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Howth
  • 2
    Train - DARTDART
    Wait for train
    DART
    Grand Canal Dock
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Pearse
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pearse Station
    ID 495
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 15B15B
    Wait for bus
    15B
    Stocking Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Military Road
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road
    ID 1019
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line DART, Bus line 140.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line DART, Bus line 15B.

  • Is there a direct train between Howth and Rathmines?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Howth to Rathmines?

    The DART train line goes from Grand Canal Dock station near Howth in Howth to Tara Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Military Road station near Rathmines in Dublin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howth to Rathmines by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Howth in Howth and Rathmines in Dublin by train and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Howth to get to Rathmines?

    Get on the DART train from the Grand Canal Dock station near Howth in Howth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Howth and Rathmines?

    Get off the train at the Military Road stop, which is closest to Rathmines in Dublin.

  • When is the last train from Howth to Rathmines?

    The last train from Howth in Howth to Rathmines in Dublin is the Bray - Howth line. It leaves the Howth station at 12:15 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Howth to Rathmines?

    The ride from Howth to Rathmines costs €2.00.

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