🚌 Bus from Howth to Clontarf
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 04:48, last bus 23:20 (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 | ~30 min | 36 | 04:48 | 23:20 | Howth Summit |
| 6 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~39 min | 20 | 05:30 | 23:30 | Howth Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Howth 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 Howth to Clontarf?
2 routes run directly from Howth to Clontarf: the H3 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 6 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus).
How long does the bus take from Howth to Clontarf?
Around 30 minutes on the H3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Howth to Clontarf?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the H3) leaves around 04:48 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Howth to Clontarf?
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.