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Bus hire recommendation

  • 26-05-2015 7:52pm
    #1
    westiebuffy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Want to travel by private bus/coach with a large
    family group in August from Dun Laoghaire to Cahersiveen. Any bus/private coach companies you can recommend?


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,579 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Note that August is peak tourist season.

    Do you mean you want to hire a bus so that only your group can use it?

    There are dozens of reputable firms: http://www.goldenpages.ie/coach-hire-companies/ It would make sense to shop around and especially compare Dublin / Wicklow-based operators with Kerry ones, as an operator might have a coach in the 'wrong' (right for you) location and you might be able to give you a good deal.

    Size (10-60 seats), quality, air conditioning, facilities (toilets, drinks, etc.) and guides (if required) vary hugely, so decide what you want. You need to decide if you want the coach only for coming / going or if you want it the whole time you are there.

    As it is a 4-5 hour trip, an alternative might be to get to Heuston Station (Route 46a direct from Dun Laoghaire Station to Heuston) and get a train to Killarney and then use a coach. Note that most Dublin-Tralee trains require a cross-platform change at Mallow. Timetable: http://www.irishrail.ie/media/05_dublincork-tralee_25052015.pdf At least you can get up and walk about on the train, get a bite to eat on the move, etc. Depending on group size, a substantial discount may be available.

    Another option might be to fly to Farranfore (Kerry Airport, flights from Dublin, London Stansted, London Luton, Frankfurt Hahn). You can currently fly for under €50 one-way from Dublin. Aircoach operate a Dun Laoghaire-Dublin Airport coach service. http://www.aircoach.ie/timetables

    Route 700: Dublin Airport to Leopardstown/Sandyford
    Route 702: Dublin Airport to Greystones/Bray
    Route 703: Dublin Airport to Killiney/Dalkey


  • #3
    Crumbs868
    Closed Accounts Posts: 438 ✭✭Crumbs868


    This will be very expensive if you want him to bring you up and down as you will effectively paying him for 2 return journies as he will need to travel back to his base after dropping you off and come from his base when collecting you


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