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Leixlip -> Dublin Airport

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  • 25-02-2009 12:42pm
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    stevent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hey all,


    On Monday I start working in Leixlip. I was wondering how long it would take (on Fridays) to get from Leixlip to Dublin Airport? And what the best/fastest/cheapest option would be (train/bus/taxi)?

    Also, maybe a weird question... Would it be possible to get to the airport by bicycle from Leixlip? I checked it out on maps.google.com and apparently it would be just over 24km. I was just wondering how safe it would be...


    Thanks to all!

    Steven


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    marooned
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    It all depends what time your going. In a taxi at non peak times you would be looking at about half an hour.
    Taxi is probably your best bet otherwise you will have to get a bus or train into town and then a bus to the airport. As for cycling, you would have to take the back roads and to be honest they wouldn't be the safest. The taxi wouldnt be that cheap either.


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    anotherlostie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭anotherlostie


    If you are near the train station, you could get the train into Connolly Station and then walk the few minutes to Busaras to get the Dublin Bus Airlink service to the airport.

    As for cycling, I would also say forget it. The main route is all motorway once you leave Leixlip, and as for taking the backroads on a Friday evening...shudder!


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    grainne whale
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    Get the train from Leixlip, then get off at Drumcondra, then pop on a bus (Dublin Bus or AirCoach) to Dublin Airport. I hope that works out for you.


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    catho_monster
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    Hi,
    If your getting that taxi regularly it just occured to me that this thread might be of use to you, in case you didnt see it already...
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055485964


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    cgarvey
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    Cycling, really is out. The direct route (N4/M50) is motorway most of the way (no cycling allowed), and the back roads are all very poor (dangerous in many parts for cars, never mind bikes!).

    There's a shuttle service, I think, from the Clarion beside Liffey Valley. You could ring there for details. You could taxi/bus/cycle to there if that was suitable.


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    stevent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭stevent


    Hey all,


    First of all thanks to everybody that replied to my previous question (how to get from Leixlip to Dublin Airport). I do know now what my options are... There's only a small problem, the flights I want to take are very early in the morning (during the weekend).

    So does anybody have some ideas how to get to the Airport from Leixlip before 6am (flight leaves at 6.30am, so I have to be at the airport preferably before 5.30am).

    Bus/train, is no option since they don't run this early in the morning, especially not during the weekend. In the previous thread somebody suggested taking a taxi from Leixlip to the Clarion Hotel (Liffy Valley) and a shuttle bus from there. That looks like the best option so far... Unless somebody has a better idea? I would like to avoid taking a taxi all the way for obvious reasons (money).


    Thanks in advance for your answers/ideas!

    Steven


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    BuffyBot
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    You don't need to start another thread on pretty much the same topic, so I've joined them both together :)


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    lods
    Registered Users Posts: 569 ✭✭✭lods


    stevent wrote: »
    Hey all,


    First of all thanks to everybody that replied to my previous question (how to get from Leixlip to Dublin Airport). I do know now what my options are... There's only a small problem, the flights I want to take are very early in the morning (during the weekend).

    So does anybody have some ideas how to get to the Airport from Leixlip before 6am (flight leaves at 6.30am, so I have to be at the airport preferably before 5.30am).

    Bus/train, is no option since they don't run this early in the morning, especially not during the weekend. In the previous thread somebody suggested taking a taxi from Leixlip to the Clarion Hotel (Liffy Valley) and a shuttle bus from there. That looks like the best option so far... Unless somebody has a better idea? I would like to avoid taking a taxi all the way for obvious reasons (money).


    Thanks in advance for your answers/ideas!

    Steven

    its about 35 euro with Pats cabs. Worth it rather than risking missing you flight.


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    Terry
    Registered Users Posts: 26,061 ✭✭✭✭Terry


    I know a local guy who does airport runs.
    He's very reliable and punctual. It's metered. I don't know how much an airport run is though.

    PM me if you want his number.


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    greid
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    I wondered if you could offer me similar advice. I'm flying into Dublin Airport at about midday next thursday and need to get to leixlip as soon as possible really.

    How much would i be looking at having to pay for a taxi? is it cheaper to book with a local firm than take one from the airport? Any help would be really appreciated.


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