Howth from Dublin makes a coastal day trip to a fishing town in County Dublin, with a harbour, a weekend market and cliff walks around Howth Head. Take the DART to Howth, visit the harbour and market, then set out on the Cliff Path Loop if you want to add a walk.
- Howth is about 15 km from this Dublin bed and breakfast, with a journey estimate of 35 minutes from Dublin.
- The DART route serves Howth and runs between Greystones, Malahide and Howth.
- Howth Market’s weekend stalls operate on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays; reported opening times differ at the start of the day.
- The Cliff Path Loop starts at Howth DART Station and follows green arrows.
Planning a Howth Day Trip from Dublin
Howth is a fishing town with maritime influences, historic roots and coastal and cliff walks around Howth Head. For a straightforward day out, begin with the train journey, leave time for the harbour and market, and decide whether to include the Cliff Path Loop before setting off.
Howth Market is opposite Howth DART Station, so it fits naturally into a station-to-harbour visit. The market is part of Dublin’s Coastal Trail, and its weekend stalls offer fresh foods, artisan produce, jewellery and gifts. If you are planning a wider city visit as well, this one-day Dublin route covers a separate day of sightseeing.
Howth is about 15 km from Almanii B & B, with a supplied journey estimate of 35 minutes from Dublin. That gives you a useful broad guide for planning, but check current train times before choosing your departure.
Getting to Howth by Train
The DART serves Howth, and Irish Rail directs passengers to its Journey Planner for current train times. The line runs between Greystones, Malahide and Howth. Use the Journey Planner to choose your departure and check the return service; timetables can change, and there is no fixed Dublin-to-Howth fare to rely on here.
Howth Market is directly opposite Howth DART Station, making it easy to place a market visit at the start or end of your walk around the village. For a different seaside train outing from Dublin, the Bray day trip by train offers another coastal destination.
Harbour, Market and Village Stops
Use the harbour and village as the slower middle of the day: browse the market, then spend time around the waterfront before deciding how much of Howth Head to walk. The market has up to 25 weekend stalls, with fresh foods, artisan produce, jewellery and gift items. Its permanent retail units open daily.
Weekend stalls open from 9am to 10am and close at 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The front five permanent retail units serve the public seven days a week. Since opening hours can vary, check the official site before you go. The market became a permanent fixture after a major revamp in summer 2013.
Choosing a Howth Head Walk
The Cliff Path Loop is a Howth Head walk that starts at Howth DART Station. Follow the green arrows along the cliffs, climb to the Summit and return on a path parallel to the outward route.
The route passes Howth Harbour and sea cliffs. Views along the walk can include Lambay Island, Ireland’s Eye, Baily Lighthouse and the Dublin Mountains. Fingal County Council’s trail booklet includes a suitability table, trail safety notices and emergency contact details; check these before setting out and choose a walk that suits your plans.
If you are combining the loop with the market, visit the waterfront and stalls first, then begin the walk from the station. That order keeps the market stop close to the rail arrival point and leaves the cliff route as the longer outdoor part of the day.
Return Journey and Practical Checks
Before heading back, check the DART Journey Planner for the current timetable and your return departure. Irish Rail directs passengers to its website or app for the latest times, so avoid relying on an old timetable when planning your day.
Keep the market’s differing published opening times in mind if shopping is a priority, and check its official information before travelling. For the walk, consult Fingal County Council’s trail details, including its suitability guidance and safety notices. These checks help you fit the harbour, market and cliff path around the services and conditions that apply on the day.
FAQs
How do you get from Dublin to Howth?
Take the DART to Howth. Irish Rail’s Journey Planner provides current train times for the route.
Where is Howth Market?
Howth Market is at 3A Harbour Road, opposite Howth DART Station. Its weekend stalls operate on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Where does the Cliff Path Loop start?
The Cliff Path Loop starts at Howth DART Station. Follow the green arrows along the cliffs, climb to the Summit and return on a parallel path.
What can you see on the Howth Head walk?
The route passes the harbour and sea cliffs, with possible views of Lambay Island, Ireland’s Eye, Baily Lighthouse and the Dublin Mountains.