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Limerick to West Business Park, Shannon

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  • 20-07-2017 8:34pm
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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Besides Bus Eireann, is there any other transportation available from Limerick city to West business parm, Shannon. Bus Eireann are charging 13e for the return ticket which is pricey enough. Looking for other alternative which is cheaper.


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    mgbgt1978
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    In fairness the return trip is 50km, which seems pretty good value for €13.
    There is nothing cheaper, unless you can find somebody to Car share with.

    The other option is move to Shannon, where accommodation usually works out cheaper.


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    13e a day for someone working 20 days a month is bit too much.
    Only OH working in Shannon so can't move there as I am working in Limerick city.
    Will look into car share, any specfic website for that?
    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    In fairness the return trip is 50km, which seems pretty good value for €13.
    There is nothing cheaper, unless you can find somebody to Car share with.

    The other option is move to Shannon, where accommodation usually works out cheaper.


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    source
    Registered Users Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭source


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    13e a day for someone working 20 days a month is bit too much.
    Only OH working in Shannon so can't move there as I am working in Limerick city.
    Will look into car share, any specfic website for that?

    There are hundreds and hundreds of people commuting daily between Limerick and Westpark.

    I'd suggest planning on getting the bus for the first week or so, then you'll be able to arrange something with a colleague after that.


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Good idea. Will see how it goes from Monday.
    source wrote: »
    There are hundreds and hundreds of people commuting daily between Limerick and Westpark.

    I'd suggest planning on getting the bus for the first week or so, then you'll be able to arrange something with a colleague after that.


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    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Have a look at getting a weekly (10 trip) ticket. I think it's around €42.

    Also get your OH to check if their company is registered for the Taxsaver scheme. It will be even cheaper if they are.


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Thanks everyone for the great advice


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    georgem25
    Registered Users Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭georgem25


    A day return is only €11.30


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    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭davo2001


    Based on your recent posts in the Limerick forum you have a car so why not just drive?


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    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Based on your recent posts in the Limerick forum you have a car so why not just drive?
    masterboy123 wrote: »
    13e a day for someone working 20 days a month is bit too much.
    Only OH working in Shannon so can't move there as I am working in Limerick city.
    Will look into car share, any specfic website for that?

    Ah here Davo, if you're going to boards-stalk him at least read his posts in the current Thread 1st ;).


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Thanks for backing me up!
    Mr. Davo2001 has been picking up on me since I'm in Limerick :)

    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    Ah here Davo, if you're going to boards-stalk him at least read his posts in the current Thread 1st ;).


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    It's 11.30 till the foot bridge.
    She paid 13 till westpark.

    Will search for Carpooling.
    georgem25 wrote: »
    A day return is only €11.30


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    The 10 Journey price is €42 - that's €8.40 a day - hardly that expensive.

    Monthly and Annual tickets cost €167.20 and €1,804 and are available through the Taxsaver scheme at www.taxsaver.ie if the employer participates in it.


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Thanks for the taxsaver link. Will check with employer. Starting job after 2 weeks.

    Online it shows 42e for 10 journeys. But i feel thats not from Limerick city till West park business. Bus Eireann website says no route available when I choose Limerick (henry street) and industrial estate (Opp GE money). Am i doing something wrong?
    lxflyer wrote: »
    The 10 Journey price is €42 - that's €8.40 a day - hardly that expensive.

    Monthly and Annual tickets cost €167.20 and €1,804 and are available through the Taxsaver scheme at www.taxsaver.ie if the employer participates in it.


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    Choose Limerick (Bus Station) as the origin point.

    Apologies - the 10 Journey ticket costs €44 (not €42) or €41.80 if bought online.

    The annual and monthly prices are correct.


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Just tried this way and you're right.
    But would it matter that passenger gets on at henry st bus stop rather than main Bus Station?
    lxflyer wrote: »
    Choose Limerick (Bus Station) as the origin point.

    Apologies - the 10 Journey ticket costs €44 (not €42) or €41.80 if bought online.

    The annual and monthly prices are correct.


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,542 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    Just tried this way and you're right.
    But would it matter that passenger gets on at henry st bus stop rather than main Bus Station?

    As long as the 343 stops there, no it makes no difference at all.


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    testicles
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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Genuine responses only please.

    Bus is actually pretty good value really, particulary if you can get some tax back. Running a car in and out of Limerick daily is expensive, so bus or car pooling is your way to go.


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    MrSzyslak
    Registered Users Posts: 226 ✭✭MrSzyslak


    Sorry to bump this thread.

    But does anyone know which stop Westpark Business Campus is?

    Google maps is telling me the 343 bus is a 18 minute walk from the closest stop.

    Would of thought there was a stop outside?

    Cheers!


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    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Bus stops at GE Money
    MrSzyslak wrote: »
    Sorry to bump this thread.

    But does anyone know which stop Westpark Business Campus is?

    Google maps is telling me the 343 bus is a 18 minute walk from the closest stop.

    Would of thought there was a stop outside?

    Cheers!


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    nim1bdeh38l2cw
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    This is the nearest bus stop - it's not 18 mins away

    https://www.google.ie/maps/@52.7043857,-8.8969305,3a,75y,216.89h,84.41t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svjfy9rga9TGsn7t-LrVjBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656


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    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    Yahir Pitiful Crowd wrote: »
    This is the nearest bus stop - it's not 18 mins away

    https://www.google.ie/maps/@52.7043857,-8.8969305,3a,75y,216.89h,84.41t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1svjfy9rga9TGsn7t-LrVjBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

    I imagine it would take longer going up the hill though rather than down.


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