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Dublin to Malahide castle

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  • 05-09-2012 9:32pm
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    Winnieacre
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hi

    I need to get from Heuston station to Malahide castle using public transport. Could anyone advise me whether the bus (route 42)or the Dart would take me closest? How far would I have to walk to the castle from both?

    I have checked on google maps but it's not clear where the dart station is and I don't know where the bus stops are either:(

    Any help greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Winnie
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    OU812
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    Dart station I across the road from the castle grounds


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    Lawrence1895
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    It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the DART station to the castle, afaik.

    Not sure about the buses, only went there by DART. But they have a route planer on the Dublin Bus website.


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    Winnieacre
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Winnieacre


    Lars1916 wrote: »
    It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the DART station to the castle, afaik.

    Not sure about the buses, only went there by DART. But they have a route planer on the Dublin Bus website.

    Thanks - I've just checked that Dublin bus planner and the bus looks a bit closer, but I suspect the Dart would get me there faster.

    So, I take the Luas from Heuston to Connolly, then the Dart to Malahide? Do I need to get separate tickets for each of these?

    Winnie


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    cloud493
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    You need a luas ticket, then a train ticket to Malahide station. If you get the bus, you can get it half way to malahide castle, closer than the train.


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    Piliger
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    Winnieacre wrote: »
    Thanks - I've just checked that Dublin bus planner and the bus looks a bit closer, but I suspect the Dart would get me there faster.
    Note that DARTS to Malahide only come once an hour or so - so check the timetable in advance. I would estimate only 10 mins walk to Castle. Ask locally for short cut through park.


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    d9oiu2wk07blr5
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    Luas in to Abbey St. and then hop on the No. 42.


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    Carawaystick
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    If you're getting to Heuston by train, you can buy a through ticket to Malahide, covering the bus/tram transfer


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    FensterDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 188 ✭✭FensterDJ


    the bus and train leave in almost exactly the same spot in malahide, train takes about 20 mins from connolly, the bus takes about 45


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    Winnieacre
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Winnieacre


    Thanks all

    Went with the Luas and Dart option which worked well - it was a dry day!

    Pain about having to get 3 tickets though......didn't know about train/luas combination when I bought my train ticket:(

    W


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    nudger
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    Was the castle open again as it had been closed for refurb since last year?


    Official reopening 15th October.


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    Winnieacre
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Winnieacre


    Castle reopened on 15th October - see fb page for details
    http://www.facebook.com/MalahideCastleAndGardens

    W


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