Laytown to Bettystown

harry Bailey esq · 09-12-2015 01:11PM #1

As the title says, are there any other options than taxi/walk to get from laytown railway station to bettystown?

duffman3833 · 09-12-2015 01:15PM

invest in a small cheap little car to use for transport or a bike

howardmarks · 09-12-2015 01:17PM

harry Bailey esq wrote: »

As the title says, are there any other options than taxi/walk to get from laytown railway station to bettystown?

Easily done on a bicycle

Jawgap · 09-12-2015 01:18PM

The Bus Eireann 190 periodically runs and the Matthews Coach allows you to pay a 'local fare' - it's either €2 or €4.

Matthews Coaches about every half hour during morning and evening peak times and every hour at other times.

foggy_lad · 09-12-2015 01:25PM

harry Bailey esq wrote: »

As the title says, are there any other options than taxi/walk to get from laytown railway station to bettystown?

Bus Eireann 190/a from the Railway station every hour

http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425902900-190.pdf

Mathews coaches Hourly off-peak and every 30minutes at peak times.

http://commuter.matthews.ie/images/Bettystown_Rev_003_oct_2014.pdf

Jawgap · 09-12-2015 03:28PM

btw- if it's going to be a regular trip the advice to get a bike is sound.

There is a lock-up at the station where you can secure your bike (it's the old waiting room on the northbound track) - if you see the station staff they'll tell you how to go about getting a key. It's free (at least it was when I got mine) - you just have to hand over a tenner as a deposit.

LXFlyer · 09-12-2015 03:30PM

Jawgap wrote: »

The Bus Eireann 190 periodically runs and the Matthews Coach allows you to pay a 'local fare' - it's either €2 or €4.

Matthews Coaches about every half hour during morning and evening peak times and every hour at other times.

The 190 is a bit more regular than "periodic" would imply.

It's every hour Monday-Friday and every two hours at weekends.

http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425902900-190.pdf

foggy_lad · 09-12-2015 03:38PM

The Bus Eireann 190/a is usually a double deck bus which has a wheelchair space and ramp at the door for ease of use but it would be an idea to ring the bus station in Drogheda to make sure on the day of travel.

Jawgap · 09-12-2015 03:47PM

lxflyer wrote: »

The 190 is a bit more regular than "periodic" would imply.

It's every hour Monday-Friday and every two hours at weekends.

http://www.buseireann.ie/timetables/1425902900-190.pdf

ah now, bitter experience teaches you not to rely on the timetable when looking for a 190, especially if you are trying to connect with a train from Laytown

foggy_lad · 09-12-2015 03:54PM

Jawgap wrote: »

ah now, bitter experience teaches you not to rely on the timetable when looking for a 190, especially if you are trying to connect with a train from Laytown

Yes indeed, unfortunately it can be seriously affected by traffic along the route including in Drogheda and also on the roads into Laytown and Bettystown. Still a very important service for schools and other passengers along its route despite its delays and occasional no show.

harry Bailey esq · 09-12-2015 09:54PM

duffman3833 wrote: »

invest in a small cheap little car to use for transport or a bike

It was more the transport side of the forum,it won't be a daily commute.I had to get to bettystown from Balbriggan.I took foggy lads advice, it timed out near perfect.Cheers everyone

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