Life's a beach!

tradhead · 13-01-2011 6:57pm #1

Hi guys,

I've a bit of a strange question for ye, especially considering it's January- does anyone know of any beaches on a bus route from anywhere around DCU? I'd rather not go into town to get a bus out, but I don't mind walking for a bit if needs be.

Thanks in advance!

Attol · 13-01-2011 11:15pm

You could get the 4 to Blackrock in order to go to a beach in Monkstown. That's all I can think of the top of my head.

tradhead · 14-01-2011 12:11am

That's true, I never thought of that! I don't suppose you know of anywhere a bit closer tho? I'd feel a bit guilty spending an hour on a bus each way when I'm supposed to be studying...!

Thanks for that anyway Attol!

Attol · 14-01-2011 8:39am

Can't think of any other bus routes around DCU that go to the coast. Actually, I lie. Doesn't the 3 go somewhere near DCU? I think that goes to Sandymount but I think it's fairly infrequent and probably takes just as long as the 4.

Laydee · 14-01-2011 9:55am

The 101 bus eireann bus from the Swords road across from Whitehall church would have you at Balbriggan in about 30 mins. The buses are every 20 mins.

Laydee · 14-01-2011 9:56am

Actually, the 33 goes down that road too & would bring you to Skerries. It would take a bit longer though because Dublin buses stop everywhere.

ldxo15wus6fpgm · 14-01-2011 10:06am

Haven't seen a 101 going that way ever. Actually I'm wrong, I have. I go to Lusk every now and then on the 33. Sometimes takes nearly an hour just to get to that village from the stop outside the omni... you'd be going a good bit further!

Mind me asking what the hell you're going to the beach for in January?

tradhead · 15-01-2011 4:47pm

I dunno, I just fancied a walk, I always find that being at the beach helps me think...especially when it's really quiet, the way I expect most of them would be this time of year! It'd be a nice break from the studying too.

Thanks for all the help by the way, I really appreciate it!

markpb · 15-01-2011 5:02pm

If you get the 17a from Ballymun rd/Glasnevin Ave towards Kilbarrack, it'll drop you a 10 minute walk from the coast (here).

Iano_ · 15-01-2011 6:19pm

20 min walk to Malahide Road/Collins Avenue intersection - get 42 bus to Malahide/Portmarnock - best beach in Dublin by far!

Also if u get to the airport you can get 102 bus to Portmarnock - goes every half hour

Noodleworm · 15-01-2011 9:34pm

The 4 goes through town and doesn't leave you that near any beach so its not much different to going in and getting another bus out elsewhere.

Life's a beach!

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