Transport to NUIM

wexican!

Hey im a new student living in Griffin Rath Hall, on Cellbridge Rd. and was wondering whats the nearest bus-stop to get a bus to the Uni?? And whats the bus number?

LeixlipRed

You didn't get accomodation without checking the buses first did you? Silly person. Probably 67a bus

mp3guy

The 67a stops outside, and but it'll be a right pain in the arse for you.

There's one at around 8.20 then again at 8.40, next one isn't until about 10.

bannerbhoy

wexican! wrote: »

Hey im a new student living in Griffin Rath Hall, on Cellbridge Rd. and was wondering whats the nearest bus-stop to get a bus to the Uni?? And whats the bus number?

67a,but you`d walk it in 10 mins

wexican!

mp3guy wrote: »

The 67a stops outside, and but it'll be a right pain in the arse for you.

There's one at around 8.20 then again at 8.40, next one isn't until about 10.

Does it stop just down from the Maxol station??

mp3guy

wexican! wrote: »

Does it stop just down from the Maxol station??

It has stops all along that road, the terminal is opposite the glen royal, near the train station.

wexican!

mp3guy wrote: »

It has stops all along that road, the terminal is opposite the glen royal, near the train station.

Oh does it not go on to the college??

LeixlipRed

Nope, it doesn't.

The guy

The 67a bus stop is about a 10 minute walk from the north campus, then five minute walk for the south campus.

mp3guy

No, it goes to a stop about 10 minutes walk from the campus. Considering where you live it'll cut about 10 minutes off your walk.

barleybooley

Can I recommend an alternative mode of transport?



or maybe something a tad more modern...

The guy

If you live near enough to Maynooth you nearly would be better off cycling, it would also be cheaper in the long run.

mp3guy

Cycling would be the better option, just make sure you have rain gear.

LeixlipRed

Also, a good chain would help too. And one for the bike too

allandanyways

i hate the 67a bus so much, it makes me almost as angry as txtspk.

Feckin thing can take anywhere from half an hour/90mins to get to Celbridge, been on one or two where there's been nobody on it except me at Salesian College and the driver actually went to stop there, and told me this was the last stop, until I argued with him for ages, AND there's no bus back to Celbridge between half 5 and 7pm, AND it's on top of a bloody hill.

Cycle, or walk, seriously, relying on that heap of poo isn't worth it when you could get to college so much quicker.

Miss Lockhart

What is the story with the absolutely terrible bus links to Maynooth??

Considering it's a university town it's disgraceful!

Dublin Bus, in their wisdom, have decided to put huge gaps in their timetable just when people aiming for a 10am lecture need them - it's a nightmare.

Add to that the fact that very often the bus is already too full and wont stop so you have to wait at least 40mins for the next one.

I've only been there two days and already I hate the commute.

allandanyways

that's dublin bus for ya! get used to waiting around college/dunnes for ages, it's one of the many perks of commuting!

Miss Lockhart

allandanyways wrote: »

that's dublin bus for ya! get used to waiting around college/dunnes for ages, it's one of the many perks of commuting!

Yeah, I've commuted all my life but the Maynooth service is in a league of its own.

I actually don't mind waiting around Maynooth too much - it's having to stand for over an hour and a half in the rain waiting for a bus TO Maynooth in the morning that gets to me.

tootyflutty

It's not even the dublin bus! I commuted all during my work experience from Trim, and I'm telling you that bus was dire!! Left over 15 minutes early one day, then 20 minuts late the next. And just didn't turn up one evening and left a group of us waiting around until we got lifts home!!
*rants further about damn transport*

wexican!

oh my god i didnt realise it'd be this bad!!! i presumed, what with it being a "university town" and all there'd at least be decent bus links to the uni!!! The bike will be coming up with me so.....the rain will kill me!!!:)

rcaz

How's the train? I've heard it's pretty good, I'll be getting the train from Dublin.

the_syco

Cycling would be your best option. If cycling, go through the South Campus, to avoid the main road, if going to the North Campus.

mp3guy

the_syco wrote: »

Cycling would be your best option. If cycling, go through the South Campus, to avoid the main road, if going to the North Campus.

You mean the same south campus you're not actually allowed cycle through part of

wexican!

are there any shortcuts through town to the south campus from Greenfield shopping centre (maxol station) <or more accuratly Griffin Rath Hall> or is the main road the quickest way?

JBoyle4eva

wexican! wrote: »

are there any shortcuts through town to the south campus from Greenfield shopping centre (maxol station) <or more accuratly Griffin Rath Hall> or is the main road the quickest way?

Hmmmm....You could divert yourself across the canal going down by the train station and when you've reached the bridge, go right and down the hump and head to south campus there. However, I'm sure you'd be adding time rather than cutting time.

Main road would be your best bet.

tootyflutty

Is there a back way into the Old Campus from the Beaufiled direction? It's going to be pretty annoying to have to walk down beside the college wall, and seeing the buildings (Logic house mainly) I'm meant to be in but having to walk all the way around.

the_syco

mp3guy wrote: »

You mean the same south campus you're not actually allowed cycle through part of

Aye. That's the one. It's the one with the road going most of the way through. Sure, you'll have to push the bike for 2 or 3 minutes, but that's no big deal, as it's mainly up hill.