Bus from Dublin to Howth
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 05:49, last bus 00:14 (weekdays); night service 31n runs 00:00–04:00.
Next buses to Howth as of 03:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 | ~47 min | 36 | Sat 38 · Sun 33 | 05:49 | 23:49 | Five Lamps | Howth Summit | Marino, Clontarf, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
| 6 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~40 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 18 | 06:13 | 00:14 | Five Lamps | Sutton Park School | Marino, Clontarf, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
| 31n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~50 min | 5 | weekends only | 00:00 | 04:00 | Townsend Street | Howth Summit | Marino, Clontarf, Raheny, Kilbarrack, Baldoyle & Sutton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 Dublin to Howth?
3 routes run directly from Dublin 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 Five Lamps and get off at Howth Summit, about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Howth?
Around 47 minutes on the H3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Marino, Clontarf, Raheny, Kilbarrack and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Howth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:49 and the last around 00:14 — and night service 31n runs 00:00–04:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.