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...to Lansdowne Road. Changing at Connolly

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  • 23-10-2011 4:35pm
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    TangyZizzle
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    I live in North County Dublin. When getting the train down to see Ireland play in Lansdowne Road, I've always passed through Connolly, Pearse and gotten off at Tara where I wait for the DART to take me the rest of the way. I've never had any problems doing this, however when I last went to LR to see Ireland play Armenia, when the DART came into Tara it was absolutely packed.

    Can I get off at Connolly and wait for the DART there? If so, which platform will I be waiting on? I'm aware that it's not always going to be the same platform, but the majority of times it is.

    Cheers


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    Agent Smith
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    Yep. You should be able to get off at connolly no prob. just make sure you are are the right platform


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    TangyZizzle
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    I'm guessing the correct platform is going to be 5 most times? That's the one my train stops at when in Connolly so I'm assuming the DART is just following my train all this time.


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    brokenhinge
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    It's usually 7 going southbound-that's under the tunnel and the one closest to the main station, but it's occasionally different-just check the screens if you're waiting to be sure.


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    tricky D
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    They'll be on 5, 6 or 7 which are the ones your train usually comes in on. Match days can have weird routing sometimes, like if there's a direct train from Howth which travels non-stop after Howth Junction all the way to Landsdowne but it's not easy to find information on those.

    If I was you I'd try to get off at Howth Junction and connect there whether you get a non-stop or not.


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    TangyZizzle
    Registered Users Posts: 2,292 ✭✭✭TangyZizzle


    Yeah it's very difficult to get information on match days. I may try Howth Junction for the Cup Final in two weeks.


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    ProudDUB
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    If it is crowds you are trying to avoid, I'd get off at Howth Junction too & pick up the Dart from there. I live beside Connolly & last time there was a big concert or game at Landsdowne, the biggest crowds waiting for it were at Connolly. By by the time it got to Tara St it was already packed. Then again, if you get on the Dart at Howth Junction you'll have the usual wait for a Dart, and will miss out on the special trains that CIE lay on for special events that usually start at Connolly.


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    Lollymcd
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    Check the Irish Rail website closer to the day, sometimes they close Landsdowne Road Station before the match and Grand Canal Dock after the match so you'll need to know where to get on and off. Check your ticket too to see which station is closer to your stadium entry point.


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