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Commute Rathfarnham to DCU Alpha

  • 01-06-2020 07:38PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2


    Hi, could anyone please advise on the commute for someone living in Rathfarnham (near The Yellow House pub) and thinking of working in DCU Alpha in Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin?

    I don't think there is a great way to do this by bus, so they would probably look at driving (if parking is available).

    Google Maps says it's a 25-27 drive, but there is no traffic now (due to Covid 19), any idea what this will be like when we get back to our normal rush hour traffic?

    Many thanks!


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    15B and the 83 or 16 and 11. If they can start at 8AM itll only be crappy on the homeward journey.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 emmaboard


    Thanks ED E, yes starting early might ease the pain a bit if it's possible

    Anyone know about the drive?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,374 ✭✭✭crisco10


    I commuted from Sandyford for 4 years to DCU alpha, I cycled in and out everyday. Was tiring at first, but got used to it pretty quickly.

    The drive is pretty horrible, unless you are in before 8 and out before 4 each day. It's either M50 or in and out of town. And can be variable, anything from 20 mins to an hour (or more).

    Cycling I did it at relaxed pace in about 40 mins, no matter what the day or time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭Springy Turf


    This is a definite candidate for cycling. If you feel the distance is an issue, e-bikes are a great option these days. It will be consistently faster than any other mode of transport.


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