The Howth Express
The Howth Express is a new tourist land train that runs on the harbour side of the Howth peninsula. Enjoy the beauty and wonder of Howth in a unique and fun way
The Howth Express guided land train tour, departs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with full seven day service starting in the summer.
The Howth Express’ live commentary will entertain and inform you and your family about of some of the local lore and legend, including those of legendary pirate queen, Grace O’Malley and Erskine Childers and the Howth gun running from the original Asgard.
What better way to acquaint yourself with all that Howth has to offer, the spectacular cliff paths running from Balscadden to Sutton, the old Howth Tram Lines, Historic Howth Castle and Demesne, the golf courses, angling, sailing, not to mention the many fine restaurants and pubs.
The train, O’Malley, stops at the National Transport Museum located in the castle grounds where you can view vehicles that span over a century of transport development, including a fully restored, old Howth tram.
The Howth Express will start and finish at the bus stop on Harbour Road, opposite the old Court House, each tour will take roughly half an hour and tours run daily.
The Howth Express Days & Times
Starting in April 2014 The Howth Express will run on Tuesdays through Sundays and Bank Holidays with trips on the half hour between 11.00 and 16.30 up until the end of May.
June, July and August – The Howth Express will run on the half hour, seven days a week, between 11.00 and 17.30.
From October through to the end of February will be on the half hour between 11.00 and 16.00 at the weekends & Bank Holidays
You Pay on Board
Pay on board on the day or for further booking information including group & special tours contact then »
- By email to [email protected]
- By ‘phone 086 180 6092
Please also get in touch with them for Group or specialist bookings. They do their best to accommodate Educational tours.
Duration
The tour will take just under half an hour including an optional stop at the National Transport Museum.
