chapelizod commuting

scampydampy88

hello

I am thinking of renting in chapelizod, I work in the city centre, what is the situation with buses in the morning? I know they come from outer commuter areas - are they all full by 0830?

How long does it take to get in if you leave chapelizod by 0800? (worst case scenario)

thanks

mikekerry

cycle?
it's not that far from town.
a lot quicker than getting the bus

endacl

mikekerry wrote: »

cycle?
it's not that far from town.
a lot quicker than getting the bus

+1

If cycling is an option for you, OP, you could be in the city centre in 10 minutes if the lights are with you.

Hazydays123

Does anybody know the answer to the question that was asked about the bus situation?

andekwarhola

Keeping with the usefulness and spirit of the answers thus far OP, would hang gliding be an option?

com1

plenty of busses go through Chapelizod in the mornings and they generally stop... I have rarely seen anyone left behind. From there it takes about 5 minutes to get to the Quays (Heuston Station) and then another 5-10 minutes to O'Connell bridge - wet Tuesday mornings in term time add another 5-7 minutes on to that


TLDR about 15-30 minutes to city centre depending on the weather and time of year

schemingbohemia

I used to get on buses closer to town - at stop 1472 http://dublinbus.ie/RTPI/Sources-of-Real-Time-Information/?searchtype=view&searchquery=1472- some would go past full but it was rare for 2 in a row to go past full.

That was a bit later in the morning mind.

endacl

andekwarhola wrote: »

Keeping with the usefulness and spirit of the answers thus far OP, would hang gliding be an option?

Too weather dependant. Roller skating is the way to go.

Spanish Eyes

I know Chapelizod, but I don't live there, so forgive me now.

Buses are frequent in the rush hours, but after travelling through Celbridge, Leixlip and Lucan they can be clogged by the time they reach C/zod. But there are lots of them anyway. Best bet is to aim for the no.25 or 26, they have a shorter journey before reaching the Village and you can generally get on. But you may have to stand, shock horror! The Dublin Bus app is your friend for figuring out what time they will arrive at your stop.

Network Direct moved 25a and 25b on to the bypass so they don't go through the village anymore. And the Xpressos do not go through the village either.

But then again most passengers will take the X buses and the 25a and B from further back, so hopefully you will be fine.

Chapelizod is a delightful village. One of the few real villages left in Dublin. Hope you enjoy living there!

scampydampy88

thanks for all the advice

Spanish Eyes

Just one more thing that might help....

There is a bus stop back towards Palmerston at Riverview Court. Have a look on the map.

A friend lived in the Island apartments in Chappo, and often walked back up towards Palmerstown direction to the stop at Riverview Court. About three or four minutes back at a quick pace. MUCH better chance of getting a bus into town from there in the morning rush.

Just mention it for you to keep in mind!

Cathmandooo

endacl wrote: »

Too weather dependant. Roller skating is the way to go.

That wouldn't surprise me, foot scooters seem to be the in thing at the moment for commuters!

BowWow

andekwarhola wrote: »

Keeping with the usefulness and spirit of the answers thus far OP, would hang gliding be an option?

Direct option from Chapelizod to city centre?


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Ben D Bus

BowWow wrote: »

Direct option from Chapelizod to city centre?


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Getting up the weir on the way home might add to the journey time.

I occasionally take the bus in from Chapelizod around that time and I've never been left behind. It's a lovely (and basically non-stop) run to Islandbridge in the morning. If you time it to get the 26 there's usually more room as it only starts in Palmerstown.

Dodge

com1 wrote: »

plenty of busses go through Chapelizod in the mornings and they generally stop... I have rarely seen anyone left behind. From there it takes about 5 minutes to get to the Quays (Heuston Station) and then another 5-10 minutes to O'Connell bridge - wet Tuesday mornings in term time add another 5-7 minutes on to that

It is usually a lot longer on the quays than 5-10 minutes. From Heuston to O'Connell street takes at least 20 minutes in the morning. Could be as much as 40 minutes.

Might be slightly less with schools out but I'd be amazed if that part of the journey takes less than 20 minutes.