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commute to Dublin

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  • 26-05-2012 11:48pm
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    Rasmus
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    Is a commute from Athlone to Dublin do-able? (Train or bus). I ask because it looks like I'll be facing one soon and I'd like to know what to expect.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I asked the same question a few weeks ago, there's a thread here with some useful info


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    Ruben Remus
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    I did the reverse commute - from Dublin to Athlone - by train/bus for just under a year. To be honest I found it tough, and I wasn't sorry when it ended. Fortunately my working hours were somewhat flexible so that gave me a bit of leeway when deciding which train to take.


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    boredatwork82
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    realistically - its an insane amount of time travelling, and living in glasson would be a step to far in my opinion.


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    slowharry
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭slowharry


    Lived in Glasson and commuted to Galway for a year and a half, wouldn't really recommend it unless you have a partner working locally. The stress of either making sure you caught a train/bus and/or traffic really melts your head by the end of the week.

    It really depends on your work hours and where in Dublin you work.

    http://www.freakonomics.com/2012/05/30/long-commutes-bad-for-the-heart/


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