Bus from Clontarf to Howth
3 direct routes · 27–36 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 00:23 (weekdays); night service 31n runs 00:10–04:10.
Next buses to Howth as of 04:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clontarf, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H3 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~36 min | 36 | Sat 38 · Sun 33 | 05:58 | 23:59 | Castle Grove | Howth Summit | Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
| 6 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~27 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:23 | 00:23 | Castle Grove | Sutton Park School | Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
| 31n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~40 min | 5 | weekends only | 00:10 | 04:10 | Strandville Ave | Howth Summit | Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clontarf on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every H3 bus or 6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clontarf to Howth?
3 routes run directly from Clontarf to Howth: the H3 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 6 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 31n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus). The most frequent is the H3, 36 times each weekday — board at Castle Grove and get off at Howth Summit, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clontarf to Howth?
Between 27 minutes on the 6 and 36 on the H3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle, Sutton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clontarf to Howth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 00:23 — and night service 31n runs 00:10–04:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clontarf to Howth?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.