Living in Drumcondra

highcream

Hi guys,
I started very late with the whole accomodation searching so may have to stay in drumcondra.Does anyone know how long of a drive it is to UCD from there?I may have to stay with my sister in drumcondra-she will be starting in St Pats.
I have a car.
Thanks for your help
Cheers

Tara_Rxxx

Thats a good 30 minute drive and with traffic in the morning, i dunno how long it'd take ya! But it is possible i suppose, do the run before college actually starts so you get to the know the way too. Also if ya want a parking space in UCD in the mornings, you need to be in a 8.50 latest to get anything, place fills up like crazy! and if you're not in for 9 gettin a packing space later can take 30mins if not more (happened to me!)

Have you thought about gettin the bus? Get one into town then out to UCD?

leeomurchu

Have you got a bike or even better a motorbike

Driving a car across would be a pain in the arse traffic around ucd can be ridiculous you would actually probably be quicker on a push bike

kkumk

I drive from Blanchardstown and it's not that bad at all, never takes more than an hour even during rush hour in the mornings! you do need to be in before 9 though if you want a parking space, or else after 2/3 if you have evening lectures.

This is the route I would take if coming from Drumcondra, not sure if its the quickest but at 22 mins it doesn't seem too bad!
http://goo.gl/maps/7dWa8

LifesaverNiall

Get a bike.. i cycled in from Ashbourne a few times when the weather was nice..
old N2 was a pain but once you hit dublin theres a cycle lane all the way..
Youd be there in under 40 minutes no problem and if its raining, just bus it!