L1011 wrote: » Commute to where in the city? Heading further away can be 90mins; working *very* near Connolly you can get the 8:10 train and probably be in for 9. You'll get a seat on the buses and the non-Intercity trains, inbound. You may not outbound.
L1011 wrote: » Just as well, as I wouldn't commute to Sandyford from Maynooth! Two hours each way on public transit (train to Broombridge, Luas to Sandyford), possibly standing the entire way back (or until Clonsilla at least). Hideous drive. Anywhere near to the train stations or the Green Luas line (swap at Broombridge) is fine, you may still be standing the entire way back though. Bus is not great except if specifically working somewhere like the Heuston area where it would generally still be faster than doubling back by Luas from Connolly. Our buses are Phase 2 for BusConnects so should get 5-10 minutes quicker in too (by skipping Chapelizod and staying on a road where they can do their speed limit with far less stops) by Summer maybe. If you're in the south city centre, remember that Tara and Pearse have multiple entrances that can be massively closer.
L1011 wrote: » For Grand Canal, get a DART south, sorted. No real problems. For Harcourt Street, its 50/50 between going to Broombridge and getting a fairly slow Luas, or going to Pearse and walking over depending on how fast you walk I've worked in or near the city centre for 8 years. If you cut to the latest possible bus or train in the morning expect it to go wrong at least one time in ten. That's probably the biggest issue. BusConnects should be June-ish but its all been slightly delayed already due to COVID. The end to end runtime on the 66 now is given as 49 minutes, and its often longer. 40 after BusConnects is more likely, but 30 won't happen. The fastest trains take 28, for example. Train services were crowded pre-COVID but there are some more train carriages on order as well as a huge upgrade in planning/order preperation. They are not crowded now.
L1011 wrote: » I prefer commuting to driving - I'd prefer to work within walking/cycling distance (I nearly said skateboard distance but I think I'd get laughed at this days) but I absolutely despise driving in rush hour traffic. If I had significantly more cash I'd probably move three or four train stops closer though. There is a 66X and 67X, I keep forgetting those exist. BusConnects will make all the normal buses take much of their routing so they will be mostly going away with just a few replacement services. There will inevitably be some delays to DART+, but due to the potential benefits (changing diesel trains to electricity for emissions, getting people out of cars, allowing more development around Clonsilla etc etc etc) its extremely unlikely to get cancelled.
L1011 wrote: » 30min bus service would not be possible with city buses that have a 65km/h limit - it'd be 24 minutes to O'Connell Bridge flat out, completely ignoring the 50 and 30 limits in the city centre and any stops. It MIGHT be doable with a seatbelted, no standing bus. DART+ should be slightly faster, as electric trains have significantly better acceleration and braking performance than diesel trains and the Maynooth line is very twisty with speed changes; although the two extra stations (Pelletstown under construction and Glasnevin to come) would negate some of that. You would still need to change trains to go North of Connolly.
jake_ryan_1986 wrote: » I'm currently planning to buy a house in Maynooth with my wife. I really want to live in a nice place with little to no anti social behaviour. What's Maynooth like to live in? Is it safe? Is it a good place to raise a family?
dublin49 wrote: » I am originally a South sider and moved Northside 30 years ago,my God why would you put that commute on yourself when there are great places to live 15 mins from Town,Killester ,Beaumont,Drumcondra,Glasnevin and what a resource the Clontarf Bay area is.Each to his own but the places I mentioned are really great for families and so close to everything.There are rough areas on the the Northside and they get bad press but generally I love it especially being near the coast is such as blessing.
MattS1 wrote: » Have you checked the price of houses in those areas? Also there will be far more working from home less commuting
dublin49 wrote: » My son is currently buying so watching prices,400k will get you a decent house and 500k will get you into really nice area,have a look at Charlemont in Marino, thats a lovely estate ,the older houses in Marino are also worth looking at as the estate is really laid out well around parks.Commuting may get to you over time and just offering a different view.
MattS1 wrote: » 400k will get you a house that probably needs another 50k over time. Really depends on your needs and budget. I'd imagine most looking at Maynooth are about 50/100k off those areas. You'd get the house but it would be in bad shape and may need and extension and definitely insulation works. I do agree that those are fantastic areas though. Wherever you buy doesn't have to be forever once you aren't looking to make a profit on it in 1/2 years.
dublin49 wrote: » One thing to factor in when looking at finances as in Marino ,Killester especially you would easily manage running one car instead of two.You would probably manage without a car but thats a stretch.Money is so cheap now I would stretch as far as possible and definitely take a gonker in a better area and do it up at your leisure.
TheBigGreen wrote: » Bradys for a pint....ooooh baby!
dublin49 wrote: » I am originally a South sider and moved Northside 30 years ago,my God why would you put that commute on yourself when there are great places to live 15 mins from Town,Killester ,Beaumont,Drumcondra,Glasnevin and what a resource the Clontarf Bay area is.Each to his own but the places I mentioned are really great for families and so close to everything.There are rough areas on the the Northside and they get bad press but generally I love it especially being near the coast is such a blessing.
