Commuting Wexford to Ranelagh

chamar

High guys,

I'm starting a new job soon in Ranelagh but currently live in Wexford. As it stands, I'm finding it very difficult to find suitable accomodation in Dublin so I think I'm going to have to commute from Wex to Ranelagh for maybe a month or 2 until I get something.

First off, am I mad? I imagine I will be tired, but since it will only be for 8 weeks max (I hope!) is it doable in your opinion? I may be able to stay with a friend for 1 night a week up there which would help.

Secondly, how should I do it?? I thought today I could drive to Sandyford, dump the car and get the Luas in. As I've never taken the Luas before or been to Sandyford is this doable? As in, is there a park and ride facility? If so, is it expensive or always full? Would I be better driving into the city and paying parking each day? Is there anywhere I could even do this?

All answers appreciated,

thanks!

mikemac

chamar wrote: »

First off, am I mad?

Completly, I'm suprised you even asked
But if it's only for 8 weeks, then you'll manage......just about

Two best options I can think of driving to Sandyford and getting the Luas in.
You've already mentioned that. I've no idea of prices but if it's handy that your place is on the Luas line

The other is Irish Rail and if it save you the stress of driving then it's worth looking at.

Here's link to your commute for tomorrow, a typical weekday
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables_junction1.asp

Leave Wexford at 6 and arrive in Dulblin, Pearse St at 8:43

Seems kinda slow, how long does it take to drive?
But even if it's slower, it'd be lot less hassle than driving

DWCommuter

Forget the train. That line (south of Greystones) is a meandering joke and leaves you with the hassle of getting the bus to complete your journey. Off course you could drive as far as the Park and ride in Greystones and take the DART from there, but you still have the bus problem.

As for the Luas from Sandyford, you have a few problems.

1. The park and ride fills up very quickly.
2. Getting into Sandyford from 8am onwards is slow.

If its for 8 weeks, then drive.

chamar

micmclo wrote: »

Completly, I'm suprised you even asked
But if it's only for 8 weeks, then you'll manage......just about

Two best options I can think of driving to Sandyford and getting the Luas in.
You've already mentioned that. I've no idea of prices but if it's handy that your place is on the Luas line

The other is Irish Rail and if it save you the stress of driving then it's worth looking at.

Here's link to your commute for tomorrow, a typical weekday
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables_junction1.asp

Leave Wexford at 6 and arrive in Dulblin, Pearse St at 8:43

Seems kinda slow, how long does it take to drive?
But even if it's slower, it'd be lot less hassle than driving

Thanks:)

Hmm, I was thinking train or bus alright but they're not handy for Ranelagh at all. Also, train takes ages and I would have difficulty making it to work in time and to the train for the return journey. As it is a new job I may have to stay a little later learning the ropes etc. Driving, I could probably get to Sandyford in about 2 hours (maybe even a little less). Then, I think the Luas takes 30 minutes? I have no idea what it is like to park there though.

Definitely won't do it long term! I'm not that mad! It's just I would rather hang on and find somewhere that is not an overpriced hovel in which to live in - if you've ever rented in dublin you will know that can take alot of time and a lot of luck!

chamar

DWCommuter wrote: »

Forget the train. That line (south of Greystones) is a meandering joke and leaves you with the hassle of getting the bus to complete your journey. Off course you could drive as far as the Park and ride in Greystones and take the DART from there, but you still have the bus problem.

As for the Luas from Sandyford, you have a few problems.

1. The park and ride fills up very quickly.
2. Getting into Sandyford from 8am onwards is slow.

If its for 8 weeks, then drive.

Do you know of anywhere I could park? Should I try and rent a space maybe?

DWCommuter

As I said the P n R in Sandyford fills up. The entire estate has recently been blitzed with double yellow lines and is enforced by traffic wardens, so its fair to say that its stuffed in there already. If your job has parking spaces, then I'd suggest using them. For the time it takes to get into Sandyford, find a space in the Pn R (if you're lucky) and then travel into Ranelagh by Luas, you'd be well and truly there if you kept on driving in the N11.

Try the Luas first and see how you get on.

chamar

DWCommuter wrote: »

As I said the P n R in Sandyford fills up. The entire estate has recently been blitzed with double yellow lines and is enforced by traffic wardens, so its fair to say that its stuffed in there already. If your job has parking spaces, then I'd suggest using them. For the time it takes to get into Sandyford, find a space in the Pn R (if you're lucky) and then travel into Ranelagh by Luas, you'd be well and truly there if you kept on driving in the N11.

Try the Luas first and see how you get on.

You're probably right. I've never been to Sandyford but it sounds like a hassle, especially if there is no spot. I may try and rent a space in Ranalegh. Hopefully I will be able to rent one for a 2 month period....:)

Victor

It sounds like madness. Would you consider staying a few nights in a guest house or something? Plenty in Donnybrook.

If the Bus Éireann bus comes through Donnybrook, it might stop somewhere there or on Leeson Street - a short walk from Ranelagh.

Diairist

try a room on your own in a house? Make sure you get a resident's parking disc.

http://www.daft.ie/sharing/

can you see 8 matches in this?:
http://www.daft.ie/searchsharing.daft?s%5Bcc_id%5D=c1&s%5Ba_id%5D%5B%5D=276&s%5Bmnp%5D=&s%5Bmxp%5D=800&s%5Broom_type%5D=single&s%5Bgender%5D=&s%5Bmove_in_date%5D=0&s%5Bavailable_for%5D=&search=Search+%BB&more=&tab=1&s%5Bsearch_type%5D=sharing&s%5Btransport%5D=&s%5Badvanced%5D=&s%5Bprice_per_room%5D=

lordgoat

Victor wrote: »

It sounds like madness. Would you consider staying a few nights in a guest house or something? Plenty in Donnybrook.

If the Bus Éireann bus comes through Donnybrook, it might stop somewhere there or on Leeson Street - a short walk from Ranelagh.

+1 to this, best suggestion yet imo.

chamar

It would just be for a few weeks (8 at most I would say) so I hope its not TOO mad. There are alot of gorey commuters out there i think - so it would be an extra 30 minutes for me. If I left at 6.30am I should get in for 9am. Left at 5.30pm should get home for 8pm. I think (hope!) it's doable for a while.

Can't do a house share or guest house unfortunately - I got a little cat! (prob why it is taking so long to find somewhere..........found 2 perfect places but got pipped to the post!:()

DWCommuter

Its not kind to the environment and its against the grain of modern thinking in relation to commuting, but sadly due to the ineptitude of successive Governments a person in your postion is left with no choice, but to ......DRIVE. Stock up on the CDs, clean the car and join the madness for a few weeks.

Most important point now for you is to make sure that you pick a fuel station with a low pump cost.

chamar

DWCommuter wrote: »

Its not kind to the environment and its against the grain of modern thinking in relation to commuting, but sadly due to the ineptitude of successive Governments a person in your postion is left with no choice, but to ......DRIVE. Stock up on the CDs, clean the car and join the madness for a few weeks.

Most important point now for you is to make sure that you pick a fuel station with a low pump cost.

Oh I know. I did Wexford - Kilkenny for 7 odd months. Twisty, windy roads. Nearly killed me! But then, I didn't plan on moving closer to my workplace. Hopefully it will be fine. Honestly, I just don't want to be forced into taking some flat or house that I really don't like and being stuck there for a year. The commuting is just a fall back till I find the right place. I just needed re-assurance that it was not completely outrageous. Sometimes I question myself............it's so annoying, I looked at a lovely place today (expensive but lovely) that would have been perfect but the lady gave it to someone else! She said I was her 2nd choice for all the good it did me!!

the GALL

you are crazy crazy i tells ya
it'll take you about half hour to gorey from wex, then an hour maybe a little less to bray. Another half hour to ranelagh. Getting home, add an extra half hour again.
On the mondays add an extra half hour also. oh and on a bank holiday fri add 1 1/2 to 2 hours extra going home. I done it for two years and it near drove me bat sh1t. The n11 is mental in the mornings I think the best way to describe it is the 'wacky races' lunatics all over the place. I think leaving at 6.30 is cutting it a bit fine there's usually a window of about 7.00 just south of arklow and if you miss it your in the main stream to hit the traffic jam in the glen off the downs.
Try to stay up as often as you can(stay in your mates tues and the b+b on thurs).:eek: that drive will cost you about 15-20 euro a day:eek:.
Sorry about the bad news hope the job goes right for you.

chamar

the GALL wrote: »

you are crazy crazy i tells ya
it'll take you about half hour to gorey from wex, then an hour maybe a little less to bray. Another half hour to ranelagh. Getting home, add an extra half hour again.
On the mondays add an extra half hour also. oh and on a bank holiday fri add 1 1/2 to 2 hours extra going home. I done it for two years and it near drove me bat sh1t. The n11 is mental in the mornings I think the best way to describe it is the 'wacky races' lunatics all over the place. I think leaving at 6.30 is cutting it a bit fine there's usually a window of about 7.00 just south of arklow and if you miss it your in the main stream to hit the traffic jam in the glen off the downs.
Try to stay up as often as you can(stay in your mates tues and the b+b on thurs).:eek: that drive will cost you about 15-20 euro a day:eek:.
Sorry about the bad news hope the job goes right for you.

Thanks:) But wow! You did it for 2 years........that's pretty good going!

Ham'nd'egger

Victor wrote: »

It sounds like madness. Would you consider staying a few nights in a guest house or something? Plenty in Donnybrook.

If the Bus Éireann bus comes through Donnybrook, it might stop somewhere there or on Leeson Street - a short walk from Ranelagh.

A very reasonable addendum to this would be to drive to Kilmacnogue on the N 11, drop the car here and get the 145 bus to Donnybrook. It has a bus lane for almost all of it's route and will drop you 5-10 minutes walk from Ranelagh depending on what part of the village you are based in, thus avoiding city traffic and parking. A 7 day bus ticket is €23; a 5 day Rambler just €18.50.

KC61

Victor wrote: »

It sounds like madness. Would you consider staying a few nights in a guest house or something? Plenty in Donnybrook.

If the Bus Éireann bus comes through Donnybrook, it might stop somewhere there or on Leeson Street - a short walk from Ranelagh.

The Bus Éireann service does not operate via Donnybrook, but via Ballsbridge and Nutley Lane.

chamar

Hamndegger wrote: »

A very reasonable addendum to this would be to drive to Kilmacnogue on the N 11, drop the car here and get the 145 bus to Donnybrook. It has a bus lane for almost all of it's route and will drop you 5-10 minutes walk from Ranelagh depending on what part of the village you are based in, thus avoiding city traffic and parking. A 7 day bus ticket is €23; a 5 day Rambler just €18.50.

Very good suggestion:) Must check that out.

Tadhg17

You could also park in Holywell or Drummartin Road or Beeches Road just down from the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford and get the Luas from Kilmacud Luas station accross the road into Ranelagh. No double yellow lines on these roads and it's 12mins or so into Ranelagh on the Luas.

Location on Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=holywell,+dublin,+ireland&sll=53.283369,-6.224699&sspn=0.006363,0.019827&ie=UTF8&ll=53.287256,-6.225257&spn=0.006362,0.019827&z=16

loyatemu

Hamndegger wrote: »

A very reasonable addendum to this would be to drive to Kilmacnogue on the N 11, drop the car here and get the 145 bus to Donnybrook. It has a bus lane for almost all of it's route and will drop you 5-10 minutes walk from Ranelagh depending on what part of the village you are based in, thus avoiding city traffic and parking. A 7 day bus ticket is €23; a 5 day Rambler just €18.50.

surely better to keep going and pick it up in Loughlinstown where the buslane actually starts. - I'd imagine the 145 takes a while to get through Bray and Shankill

Ham'nd'egger

loyatemu wrote: »

surely better to keep going and pick it up in Loughlinstown where the buslane actually starts. - I'd imagine the 145 takes a while to get through Bray and Shankill

Better yet, good man