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3 Arena some advice

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  • 14-12-2017 8:23am
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    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭


    Hi hope this is right section, need some advice:

    Going to see Mrs Browns Boys this Saturday, doors open 1, show at 2. Only trains we can get will get us to Hueston at 10 or 1:10. Rather get the later one but would we be under huge pressure to get there on time. We would get taxi straight off train and hope to be there for 1:30 or is that taking a chance. The earlier train would have us waiting around way to long especially as my son has autism and would be tough going, any advice welcome. Thanks!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    The luas from outside the front door of Hueston will get you to the three arena in about 20 minutes or less. A few Luas trams terminate at Connolly station but according to the luas website, there is one approx every 6 minutes.

    As long as your son is ok being on a Luas - very much like a train, you should be fine. Or if you are stuck, there is a huge taxi rank at the side of the station.


  • Registered Users Posts: 880 ✭✭✭Rachiee


    The way the north quays are at the moment you would be quicker getting the luas to 3 rather than a taxi, it should have you there in 20/25 mins. Its a little rushed but you'll be fine. Luas will be absolutely packed though so hopefully that wont be a problem. It would be very rushed getting a taxi the traffic has been really bad lately for a number of reasons.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭Don Kiddick


    Saturday, lunchtime, it could be dodgy.. on a good day with traffic going your way it will take at least 25 mins... Christmas traffic etc. . hop straight into a taxi and you should do it, but you won't have much to spare...if the train is delayed you could be putting yourself under pressure.


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭brown*eyed*girl


    Thanks for prompt and helpful replies, use train regularly and never had a delay, but first time for everything! it's whether to get the luas or could I book a taxi to be outside for us?? Also don't know if it makes a difference but we are in flat seating at 3 Arena and only 3 of us to go in, even if we got there 1:40 would we be ok. My son would be ok with crowds once I'm with him but hates waiting around, really on two minds?? Thanks again for the advice


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,070 ✭✭✭ScouseMouse


    I have seen a taxi queue about half a mile long there. I would not bother booking one. If it was me, and my train was on time, I would just jump a luas.

    Enjoy the show whatever you do.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13,106 ✭✭✭✭Interested Observer


    Get the Luas, there's no reason at all to get a taxi. There Luas goes door to door.


  • Registered Users Posts: 493 ✭✭subpar


    If you decide to take the early train , you could spend the Waiting time in the Gibson Hotel right next door to the 3 Arena. It has very pleasant , comfortable and nice facilities and welcoming atmosphere.


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭brown*eyed*girl


    Thanks to all for great advice, we chanced the later train, and got the Luas, everything went great, show was brilliant :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    You could walk there and still arrive before two. Luas is the only option in this scenario


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