Getting to Oscar Traynor Rd, Dublin

IcarusPlus

Hey guys,

I've recently bagged a job in the Oscar Traynor Road area, and in the next few days, I'll be moving back up to Dublin from Tipperary. I'll be living near to Cabra Rd/Phibsborough, and according to the Dublin Bus route planner, this is going to make life difficult for me.

Apparently, I'm going to have to take a first bus into the city centre, to Eden Quay, and then catch a second from there to OT Road, on the 17/27 route.

While it's a hassle, I can live with that, but does anyone know of a better route, or perhaps one close enough to my place that would drop me off near enough to the Santry side of OT Road within reasonable walking distance of work?

Would be much obliged for any help you can offer!

Cheers, all.

Victor

Where on Oscar Traynor Road - it's a long road? The "Santry side of OT Road" is Coolock Lane, not Oscar Traynor Road.

Do you have to live in Cabra? Could you cycle?

You could alternatively go via Ballymun or Santry.

Try this. http://www.journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie/

KD345

You'll need to take two different buses, but you are traveling between two busy corridors with high frequency bus routes.

Take any bus from Phibsboro (4, 9, 38, 38A, 38B, 46A, 83, 120 or 122) into the city centre. These routes all stop around the O'Connell Street/Bridge area. Walk to Eden Quay and take either the 15, 27, 42 or 43 which will take you to Malahide Road, at the junction of Oscar Traynor Road. Depending on what part of the road you need, you might find the 27 leaves you closest. If its the area around Northside Shopping Centre, the 27B will leave you quite close too. Check the route and stop map for these routes on the Dublin Bus website on the individual timetable pages.

markpb

You could also get the 9 northbound from Phibsboro to Glasnevin Avenue and change onto a 17A eastbound towards Oscar Traynor road. If you're taking more than one bus per journey, you should buy a book of Travel 90 tickets which will allow you to transfer free of charge.

Like Victor says, it'll be much faster and easier to cycle.

IcarusPlus

Thanks for all the responses, guys, much appreciated! And yep, I'm definitely living in the Phibsborough/Cabra area.

I'm not a particularly keen (or good) cyclist, so despite it being easier, I'm ruling that option out, at least until I get my bearings and can judge the bus journey for myself.

Going Northbound seems like a good option to me; I'm guessing that might be handy in avoiding traffic in the city centre? Whatever's quickest, really: I start work at 8 (perhaps that's open to negotiation), so the less time walking between stops, the better!

The Northside Shopping Centre is only a 10-minute walk from my workplace, and as I said, I wouldn't be averse to getting out on the Santry side of OT Road - or Coolock Lane as Victor pointed out! - or a little before that and walking the rest of the way if it made things easier at all.

Where can I buy these Travel 90 tickets, Mark?

Hilly Bill

Most Newsagents.

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markpb wrote: »

You could also get the 9 northbound from Phibsboro to Glasnevin Avenue and change onto a 17A eastbound towards Oscar Traynor road. If you're taking more than one bus per journey, you should buy a book of Travel 90 tickets which will allow you to transfer free of charge.

That's what I'd pick myself. Check the times of the 17A to meet up with it.

The 30 day Adult Rambler is another longer term ticket option. Works out at under €4 a day and gives unlimited travel per day and non-consecutive days of travel.

IcarusPlus

Hey guys - thanks for all the help!

I'm moved in now and have a better idea of where I am. I spent most of this afternoon riding buses (fun!) and tried both routes.

Getting to the 9 bus stop in Phibsborough is a 15-minute walk from my place on Old Cabra Road; I was charged €1.40 to the stop at Glasnevin Avenue. From there, the 17A to Coolock Lane was €1.90. Including walking to bus stops, the journey took about 35-40 minutes.

But... I have to say, I didn't like the route, and the second bus went through some especially dodgy looking areas (complete with bare-chested scumbags drinking beer on the side of the road) which I don't particularly want to have to wait around in during the winter months when night falls at 5pm.

I tried the city centre route on the way back and I much preferred it, despite the cost, though I'm suspicious that I may have been overcharged, especially on my final bus. I took the 27A from the Kilmore Road/Hazelwood Court area off the Oscar Traynor Rd to Eden Quay, and that cost me €2.15. I then got the 39 from Aston Quay to Prussia Street (my closest stop - literally a minute or two from my place) and was charged €2.15, but I was only on the bus for about 10 or so minutes. (6 stops.)

While I'd really prefer to take the second route, until I get my first payslip and can afford a monthly travel ticket, I don't want to drop €8.60 a day on travel! The other route'll cost me €6.60 a day, but I've just seen that the daily rambler ticket is 10 cent less, so it makes sense to go for that and take the nicer route. (I am a magnet for hooded youths, you see.)

Do any of you guys know if I'm being overcharged on the city centre route? The "stage" system is maddening.

markpb

The 17A doesn't pass through the nicest part of Dublin but I used it at all times of the day and night for years without any problems. The only place that matters is where you change buses and Glasnevin ave should be fine in that respect.

In either case, get yourself a book of Travel 90 tickets - they will allow you to make any number of connections free of charge as long as the last one starts 90 minutes after the first bus. If you're usingbth bus a lot, it's worth checking out the rolling 7 or 30 day tickets or, if your company will go along, a taxsaver monthly or annual ticket.

Victor

IcarusPlus wrote: »

my place on Old Cabra Road;

Note that in your general neighbourhood, you have the 37, 39/a, 70 (all via Stoneybatter) or 46a (via Phibsborough). Be wary of getting the 38/a/b at it drops you a distance away.

IcarusPlus wrote: »

But... I have to say, I didn't like the route, and the second bus went through some especially dodgy looking areas (complete with bare-chested scumbags drinking beer on the side of the road) which I don't particularly want to have to wait around in during the winter months when night falls at 5pm.

Don't worry, at least you won't have to deal with them in the morning.

I took the 27A from the Kilmore Road/Hazelwood Court area off the Oscar Traynor Rd to Eden Quay, and that cost me €2.15.

27b? It doesn't have the best frequency. Fare sounds about right.

I then got the 39 from Aston Quay to Prussia Street (my closest stop - literally a minute or two from my place) and was charged €2.15, but I was only on the bus for about 10 or so minutes. (6 stops.)

Should be €1.90 (€1.70 Leap)

While I'd really prefer to take the second route, until I get my first payslip and can afford a monthly travel ticket, I don't want to drop €8.60 a day on travel! The other route'll cost me €6.60 a day, but I've just seen that the daily rambler ticket is 10 cent less, so it makes sense to go for that and take the nicer route. (I am a magnet for hooded youths, you see.)

Get a multi-day ticket (commuting to work) and/or a Leap card (occasional trips).

IcarusPlus

Thank you, sirs.

I see that the multi-day ticket (5 days) is €23 which is a seriously good deal for me right now, but DB says I can only use it on "5 non-consecutive days"? So if I'm doing 4 bus journeys a day, Monday to Friday, I take it it's of no use?

Otherwise, until I get paid and can spend the €105 on an unlimited monthly travel ticket, I think I'm going to have to opt for the one-day travel card (€6.50) which, as I said, works out 10 cent cheaper than the first bus route anyway.

P.S. What's the issue with the 38/a?

Victor

IcarusPlus wrote: »

I see that the multi-day ticket (5 days) is €23 which is a seriously good deal for me right now, but DB says I can only use it on "5 non-consecutive days"? So if I'm doing 4 bus journeys a day, Monday to Friday, I take it it's of no use?

No, it's perfectly suitable. The point is that the days don't need to be consecutive - most such tickets would insist on the days being consecutive.

P.S. What's the issue with the 38/a?

Just that the other routes are closer.

IcarusPlus

Phew - you've saved me a deal of money! I figured it was some bizarre system alongside the rest of Dublin Bus, insofar as I had to take "days off" using the ticket. Now it makes sense for me to buy four 5-day tickets a month as opposed to one monthly ticket, as it works out €12 cheaper.

Thanks!

Victor

IcarusPlus wrote: »

Phew - you've saved me a deal of money! I figured it was some bizarre system alongside the rest of Dublin Bus, insofar as I had to take "days off" using the ticket.

Or cheat and have two tickets that you alternate. :pac:

Now it makes sense for me to buy four 5-day tickets a month as opposed to one monthly ticket, as it works out €12 cheaper.

What if you want to use the bus at the weekend? Note that some months will have 22-23 work days.