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Drumcondra to Grand Canal is it usable?

  • 01-11-2023 07:17AM
    #1
    Seesee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 298 ✭✭


    Mainly commute using bus but going to be going cross-city a bit more soon. Is it feasible to use Drumcondra to Grand Canal to shorten the cross city journey? According to the TFI app there seem to be regular trains and the journey is 15 mins. Anyone using this or have any comments? I have no clue about using train/dart atm. TIA



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  • #2
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,607 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Dublin bikes or equivalent not an option?



  • #3
    TranslatorPS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭TranslatorPS


    It would really depend on what your overall starting and finishing points on the journey are. Just because the Drumcondra/Grand Canal section is around 15' by train, if you need to get yet another bus from GCD onwards then the point might be moot as you might be adding twice as much transfer time as simply getting from bus A to bus B in the city centre, and the entire exercise won't be worth as much.



  • #4
    Seesee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 298 ✭✭Seesee


    Maybe from CGD on but not cross city. I cycle enough around my local area to know it’s not for me. Too dangerous and aggressive. (Me 😀)



  • #5
    Seesee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 298 ✭✭Seesee


    I suppose the only way to know is try the various options. What appeals to me is the lack of traffic but I guess with irish rail there could be delays for any reason.



  • #6
    Paddico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,234 ✭✭✭Paddico


    What did google maps say. Stick both eircodes in



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  • #7
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058320498/drumcondra-to-grand-canal-is-it-usable

    15 mins if you get the google train which goes direct. Other trains from Drumcondra would need a change to Dart at Connolly.



  • #8
    Drummerboy2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Drummerboy2


    I would imagine the trains coming into Drumcondra from Maynooth area would be fairly wedged if you are talking early morning



  • #9
    The Mulk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭The Mulk


    I use the Hazelhatch-PPT train which arrives in Drumcondra on the way the Grand Canal (GCD). It's usually rammed with the majority getting off at Connolly, so you would pick up a seat there. There is usually a bit of waiting to enter Connolly, which might prolong the journey.

    Going home should be fine, first stop GCD, guaranteed seat and a very comfortable train.



  • #10
    kc56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭kc56


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121350517#Comment_121350517

    Same platform change at Tara St and Pearse.



  • #11
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121352534#Comment_121352534

    Depending on service, some terminate in Connolly, rather than run to Pearse.



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  • #12
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74,151 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121350533#Comment_121350533

    They usually drop about 80-100 passengers at Drumcondra so there's space to go in



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