🚌 Bus from Dublin to Howth
3 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H3 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~42 min | 36 | 05:45 | 23:45 | Abbey St Lower |
| 6 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~35 min | 20 | 06:10 | 00:10 | Abbey St Lower |
| 31n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~38 min | 5 | 00:00 | 04:00 | D'Olier Street |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Howth?
Around 42 minutes on the H3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Howth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the H3) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable 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.