Commuting from Santry to East Point

SaltyLiquorice

Hi, I am moving after a job to Dublin for a few months and will be living in Santry near DCU. I will be working in East Point Business Park, do you have any suggestions on what would be the easiest and fastest route to commute?

I’ve been thinking of taking the bus from Swords Rd to Drumcondra Rd and then walking 30 minutes to East Point but I’m not sure if I want to take the long walk every single day. Hittheroad.ie also suggest taking two buses, first to Malahide Rd and from there to Fairview Park. That sounds convenient to me but can I trust that the buses will be on time?

I am also thinking of getting a bike as it would take only about 20 minutes to cycle to East Point but I’m scared of cycling on bus lanes/among traffic and I’m not used to the left-side traffic yet.

Thanks, I’m really looking forward to spending the summer in Dublin!

bk

Cycling would be by far the fastest and easiest way to make this journey.

You really don't have to be scared of it, I've more then 10 years cycling in Dublin and zero accidents.

Just take it slow and easy until you get use to it, get off the bike and walk if you feel uncomfortable at any point.

If taking two buses, make usre you at least buy a T90 ticket (allows unlimited bus travel for 90 minutes) or a 30 day rambler or monthly tax saver ticket. Much cheaper then buying separate tickets.

Victor

Take a look at www.a-b.ie and put in exact locations and correct date and time.

Depending on where you will live, you could walk to Grace Park Road and get the 14 to the end of the Malahide Road at Fairview.

Choose your tickets carefully.

Could you live nearer?

markpb

Cycling is by far and away your best option. I did exactly that cycle for years and enjoyed it. The roads involved are fine, either bus lane or where traffic is relatively light.

SaltyLiquorice

Many thanks for the tips! I think I will walk to Collins Avenue and take the 14 for the first week and then see if I can find a cheap second hand bike.

markpb

SaltyLiquorice wrote: »

Many thanks for the tips! I think I will walk to Collins Avenue and take the 14 for the first week and then see if I can find a cheap second hand bike.

There's a bike shop at the south end of Malahide road that sells second hand bikes. It's right where you'll be getting on/off the 14.

fletch

Cycled this exact route last week and it is very enjoyable. Traffic can be a nightmare on the route so cycling is without a doubt the quickest option.