Bus from Balrothery to Balbriggan or Skerries Train Station

keithrus · 17-06-2011 03:40PM #1

Hey All,

Does anyone know of a bus service that goes from balrothery village to either Balbriggan or Skerries Train Station?

Considering getting the train to work and am a bit outside either stations for close proximity.

Cheers!

Kintarō Hattori · 17-06-2011 04:28PM

keithrus wrote: »

Hey All,

Does anyone know of a bus service that goes from balrothery village to either Balbriggan or Skerries Train Station?

Considering getting the train to work and am a bit outside either stations for close proximity.

Cheers!

Doesn't the 101 pass through Balrothery? Alternatively cycling to the station could be a possibility.

Jimdagym · 17-06-2011 04:44PM

Why don't you post what time you go / come back from the station. There might be someone masking a similar trip.

keithrus · 20-06-2011 08:24AM

Well i have to get the 7.30 train, I think.
Job will be moving to Dublin South in the latter part of the year so I just want to plan my route.
Re cycling, how safe are they at the stations?

ElleEm · 20-06-2011 10:23AM

keithrus wrote: »

Well i have to get the 7.30 train, I think.
Job will be moving to Dublin South in the latter part of the year so I just want to plan my route.
Re cycling, how safe are they at the stations?

Not safe at Balbriggan, anyway. My boyfriend's bike got robbed from there, and there are always complaints from other people about their bikes been stolen. Try the bus (101).

keithrus · 20-06-2011 10:43AM

Hi ElleEm,

Thanks for that!

I've been looking up the timetables and seeing that I have to get the 7:30 from BB, the earliest one would not get to the town on time.

Looks like either taxi or minibus would have to be looked at....

Kintarō Hattori · 20-06-2011 11:10AM

I leave my bike at the station each day and haven't had any problems. Now I have a very nice bike I wouldn't dream of leaving at the station so I use a cheaper bike which so far has been fine. Just remember to invest in a good U lock. You'd be surprised how many people buy a nice bike and then buy a cheap combination lock.

keithrus · 20-06-2011 11:14AM

but surely don't you think that despite the lock is there, the intent of vandalism is already there? Great news that you can bring your bike along - have the tyres ever been punctured?

Kintarō Hattori · 20-06-2011 12:19PM

keithrus wrote: »

but surely don't you think that despite the lock is there, the intent of vandalism is already there? Great news that you can bring your bike along - have the tyres ever been punctured?

Well of course. If someone wants to do damage they will do. In having said that my bike and most others it would seem have never been damaged. All I can say to you is to try it and see how you feel about. As I said my good bike I leave at home but I am quite happy to cycle to the station and leave the cheaper bike locked up all day.

keithrus · 20-06-2011 01:04PM

cheers kintaro ! much obliged. I guess common sense goes a long way!!

sgarvan · 21-06-2011 07:27AM

I also leave my bike at the station most mornings. It wouldnt be a good bike but have never had any issues

Morpheus · 21-06-2011 09:27AM

I dont understand why the guys in the station cant stick their heads out and ensure their carpark and bike facilities are secure during the day. It should be part of their duties. disgraceful that in this day and age you cant leave a bike anywhere safe.

ElleEm · 21-06-2011 11:44AM

Sure the CCTV isn't pointed towards the bike racks at Balbriggan station either. Very little hope of tracking the robbers!

Bus from Balrothery to Balbriggan or Skerries Train Station

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