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Kildare Town to Dublin commute via public transport

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  • 25-10-2018 9:57am
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    Vim Fuego
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    Hi guys - the annual train ticket is quite hefty - €2,640 - are there any better options to get to Dublin. I work around Dublin 8.

    Looking at the green bus - does anyone commute this way? Does it take forever, loads of stops etc.

    Would appreciate any advice - driving isn't really a viable option for me.


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    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Vim Fuego wrote: »
    Hi guys - the annual train ticket is quite hefty - €2,640 - are there any better options to get to Dublin. I work around Dublin 8.

    Looking at the green bus - does anyone commute this way? Does it take forever, loads of stops etc.

    Would appreciate any advice - driving isn't really a viable option for me.


    Tax Saver would bring the cost of the annual ticket down to around 1300 (assuming you pay tax at the higher rate).


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    NedNew2
    Registered Users Posts: 384 ✭✭NedNew2


    The green bus (Dublin Coach) do annual tax saver tickets too I think. They would be slower and less reliable than the trains in my opinion. Although once the roadworks on the M7 are complete reliability and punctuality might improve a lot.


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    Vim Fuego
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Vim Fuego


    Thank you both. I think the rail ticket would make the most sense for me, despite the higher price.


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    Graniteville
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    Vim Fuego wrote: »
    Thank you both. I think the rail ticket would make the most sense for me, despite the higher price.

    assuming you are employed, then your employer should be able to offer you the taxsaver ticket with little hassle.

    The cost is deducted from your gross salary, so the saving is a minimum 29% and maximum 52% depending on your tax rate.




    https://www.taxsaver.ie/Commuters/


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    Vim Fuego
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Vim Fuego


    Yes, thankfully the company I work for operates the tax saver scheme and I've kicked off the process of ordering my ticket.


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    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,867 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Just be aware that that green Bus/Dublin Coach doesn't get great feedback and frequent breakdowns are common.

    Big thread here about them: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057766687


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