Bus services

[adamselms]

If anybody has any information about the bus service to Adamstown (Castlegate) – I'd be really thankfully to you.

· What are the bus numbers?
. What is the nearest bus stop?

[lil-me]

At the minute the only bus running near Adamstown is 25A/25X which terminates at Superquinn. It goes through a lot of estates in Lucan on route to town so takes about an hour to get into the citycentre! Nearest bus stop would be just off the roundabout near where the paddocks is being built however I do recall there was a bus shelter within the showhouse area on the way in so I assume there will be a bus service direct to us at some stage.

[lmh]

If anybody has any information about the bus service to Adamstown (Castlegate) – I'd be really thankfully to you.

· What are the bus numbers?
. What is the nearest bus stop?

Hi, I was onto Dublin Bus and the bus stop is in place. They said the service would start when people moved in.... it is the 25A / 25X

[lmh]

If anybody has any information about the bus service to Adamstown (Castlegate) – I'd be really thankfully to you.

· What are the bus numbers?
. What is the nearest bus stop?
The bus stop is on the right hand side when you drive into Adamstown, past the Marketing suite. The routes are 25A and 25X.

[DIR]

Hi - I was at the site on Wednesday this week and was told that once the link road is open, the QBC will be operational. Expected to be in operation by Jan/Feb 2007. The link road will initially be used only for heavy vehicles and the QBC buses!

Happy commuting!

[adamselms]

Folks,

Traffic at Lucan is mental between 07:30 & 9:30 am.
25X & Mortons private bus services options would be the best until train service are in place.

Here is little information about Mortons.

They are running circle line buses (CL2) from Newcastle Road Lucan – Ballsbridge, which doesn’t stop b/w Palmertown & city centre.

Visit the below website for more info.

http://www.circlelinebus.com/

[Washout]

Folks,

Traffic at Lucan is mental between 07:30 & 9:30 am.
25X & Mortons private bus services options would be the best until train service are in place.

Here is little information about Mortons.

They are running circle line buses (CL2) from Newcastle Road Lucan – Ballsbridge, which doesn’t stop b/w Palmertown & city centre.

Visit the below website for more info.

http://www.circlelinebus.com/


where does that CL2 bus stop in the city center?

[adamselms]

I've seen the bus stopping near Trinity college.

Also heard that the bus stops near Baggot street /Leeson street.

[emcurley]

Yeah you're right, the Mortons bus stops outside the Bank of Ireland on Baggot Street, it also picks up across the road in the evening time as well. I drive into the city centre in the morning from Lucan and no matter which way I go, either the dual carraigeway or the back way it takes forever. I left at 7.10 this morning and didnt make it into work until 8.30 a few months back I would have made it in by 8!! God only knows what it'll be like when I finally do move into Adamstown!!!

[DIR]

Is anyone aware of when exactly the Train service is due to open from Adamstown to Heuston? There seem to be conflicting messages...I was at the site yesterday and the mktg suite folks mentioned March 2007.

However the adamstown website indicates June 2007 :what:

The train should hopefully ease traffic and reduce the travel times!!!

[sweetash]

there was a programme on the city channel about adamstown and it said the train station would be completed by april 2007

[gavinpaul]

Saw a double decker driving up Castlegate Way on Tuesday morning with a fews guys on board with clip-boards...maybe we'll have a shorter walk to the bus stop soon

[sweetash]

hope theres no bus shelter outside my hall door,then i think gunne would get their wish and id finallly snap:hammer:

[emcurley]

My mate was on a 25a there about a week ago and it went down Castlegate Way. She asked the driver if he knew where he was going cos she thought he took a wrong turn!! But he said that there are 2 buses that go to adamstown in the morning and 2 in the evening. Thats how we found out that our duplex is built cos she was on the bus by fluke so I hope that helps ya

[adamselms]

The bus timing from Adamstown - Bus corridor.

25X Morning timings:


6:50 am – Mon-Fri (I haven’t taken yet!)

08:05 am – Mon-Fri (I have taken the bus twice) –It reaches city centre at 9:10 am

There could be more… But the drivers don’t know.

[maximus]

there is a bus stop right at the end of castlegate chase on the main road.

[Boru]

I saw this on the Adamstown.ie website.

http://www.adamstown.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197&Itemid=2

[adams4good]

In the flier recently posted to the houses, it was stated therein that Bus Service to and fro Adamstown to City Centre resumed few weeks ago via bus 25X. Whilst I have seen buses coming into the estate in the morning, I am yet to get the bus leaving Pearce St at 17:05 to Adamstown. Do anyone have an idea what time this bus leaves Pearce St in the evening?

[crystal]

Hi

It leaves Pearse Street at 18.00. There are two buses that leave at that time. It's generally the one that does not go through Griffeen Avenue. But I always double-check when I get on the bus.

[Boru]

The 17.05 does not go past Pearse St Station. Click on the link above to the adamstown website. It states that only the later bus starts from Peasrse St. THe 17.05 can be picked up on Baggot, KIldare and Nassau St. Or so www.dublinbus.ie says.

[Trebla]

Found out today that the 151 route now has a terminus at Adamstown station as of Sunday 1st July. This is a pretty good route since it serves Grange Castle, Crumlin, all the way onto the quays. Not sure what the traffic will be like at rush hour though :(

[Washout]

Found out today that the 151 route now has a terminus at Adamstown station as of Sunday 1st July. This is a pretty good route since it serves Grange Castle, Crumlin, all the way onto the quays. Not sure what the traffic will be like at rush hour though :(

this looks quite good indeed...but is adamstown avenue even open yet?

[Trebla]

this looks quite good indeed...but is adamstown avenue even open yet?

The 151 is running along the new road thats still technically under construction. There's only construction taffic and the 151 on it for the moment

[Washout]

has anyone gotten the 151 yet? whats it like time wise?

is it the same as getting 25A and walking up to adamstown?

[Epitaph]

Used the 151 yesterday to get into town, took 50 minutes.

The bus starts at Adamstown Station, facing away from the schools. Takes off and turns around 180 degrees at the turning circle beyond the Park & Ride Car Park. Then we hightail it back past the station, noticed no bus stop except one right beside the security barrier leading onto the new link road, hopefully they're picking up there as it's a way shorter walk to the barrier than to the station.

Anyway, it was an eye-opener of a route! :what:
The bus would be great for anyone working in Grangecastle as it goes right around Wyeth then across the Outer Ring Road onto the New Nangor Road. Now this was my first time down this end of Dublin, so I didn't recognise a thing until we hit the Long Mile Road / Nass Road junction. Then in through Crumlin, across the canal at Dolphin's Barn, up Cork St, down Christchurch, thrust across the Liffey beside the Four Courts (handy for any local probationers!), and disembarked on the North Quays just beyond the Ha'penny Bridge.

Thoughts...
While its great that the 151 doesn't have to wind it's way through Clondalkin like the 25A, the fiddly way the 151 enters the City (especially crossing the Liffey) means you're losing any potential time gained.

There are two bus stops (one each side of the road) right beside the security barrier to the ORR; way handier than walking from Superquinn if you're coming home from town. Don't know if they're picking up at either though.

Rants...
When the fcuk are we getting a bus that goes say Adamstown Station -> Lucan via Newcastle Road -> Town, either via Chapelizod/Phoenix Park or by the N4!? The train can drop me to Heuston, but then it's another two euro into town plus the service isn't very frequent! Not good enough!

Lucan itself might as well be in low earth orbit as far as public transport between Adamstown and the village is concerned. I'm sure there's a need for even a shuttle between Lucan and the train station until Metro West is up and running.

[NewNeighbour]

QBC - Quality Bus Corridor along the quays !
Dublin Bus seems to claim it will cut down travel time by 20 minutes.
Whats the verdict from Adamstown jury, any good/better ?

Regards,

[Washout]

QBC - Quality Bus Corridor along the quays !
Dublin Bus seems to claim it will cut down travel time by 20 minutes.
Whats the verdict from Adamstown jury, any good/better ?

Regards,


Id just be happy if the 25x turns up in the morning. its becoming more and more unreliable as time goes by.

it cuts down time by about 10 minutes though

[gongura]

It's cuts down at least 15 minutes. It is taking just 10 mints to reach Tara st. from Heuston with 90 bus. Previously it used to take 25 minutes or more in the morning between 8 and 9 am.

[NewNeighbour]

Fantastic! News
Makes Adamstown much more accessible for peak-time commuting into town.
10 Minutes Sounds Reasonable and a good reason for ditching the old car in favour of train+bus into town.

Regards,

[RISA]

Hi,

Can any 25x users tell me the travel time to O'Connell bridge and to Waterloo Road in mornings?

What time does the 17.20 pm 25x from Belfield hit Waterloo Road at evenings?

Also, what is travel time from Heuston Station to O'Connell bridge ( after getting train)?

Is train ticket valid on luas to abbey st?

[gavinpaul]

Don't know about the 25x but you can buy a train and luas ticket at the station €3.20 I think...and Heuston to Abbey st is less than 10mins.

[RISA]

hi,

I have been working in Sandyford for a few months. I don't drive. I get the luas from St Stephen's green, which is great. It takes too long to reach the green now, with schools back by 151 and walking. I have to leave my place in Adamstown at 7.15am to be at my desk at 9am. I can't continue this commute for much longer, but jobs are thin on the ground. Do any of the 25x from Adamstown get into town in 30 minutes?

Does any Adamstown resident drive to Sandyford Industrial estate for work?

[Rovers1901]

Would the 07:30 train & 92 and then Luas not get you in ontime? The train and 92 combo should have you at the Green by 08:05 or 08:10 at the latest

[Tom Dowling]

hi,

I have been working in Sandyford for a few months. I don't drive. I get the luas from St Stephen's green, which is great. It takes too long to reach the green now, with schools back by 151 and walking. I have to leave my place in Adamstown at 7.15am to be at my desk at 9am. I can't continue this commute for much longer, but jobs are thin on the ground. Do any of the 25x from Adamstown get into town in 30 minutes?

RISA, I really feel for you its a difficult journey by public transport, according to Dublin Bus Journey time for the the 07.35 - 25X to UCD Belfield is 45mins, so in theory that should be quicker, but I dont use it.

The 07.29 train will get you into Hueston by 07.52 but then your into another bus journey some walking and a Luas Journey it would appear frustrating.

I'm afraid public transport has along way to go in Ireland. hopefully we can expect increased train service in early 2010, although this will unlikely impact on your journey.

I would say if you can find someone travelling there by car at the right times you will probably save 40mins each way.

Write a Letter to the Dublin Transport Organisation or email them info@dto.ie and let them know of your plight.

[MiCasa]

Its must be possible for Dublin Bus to run a couple of more 25X from Adamstown in the morning. And maybe go past superquinn to the N4 rather than the 15-20min mystery through Griffeen, Foxborough, Penny Hill etc.

[maaike]

Hi,

There are a few 25x buses that go directly pass superquinn and onto the N4. I always get the bus on the corner at the Paddocks and there is 1 around 7:35, 7:50, 7:55 & 8:10. These buses are really quick and most days you be at Stephens Green in around 35min. On the timetable they are the buses that go from Grifeen Avenue.

There are also 2 buses that go back this way. At 17:25 & 18:25 from Merrion Square via Westmoreland street. They only take 30 min to get back.

[Tom Dowling]

Its must be possible for Dublin Bus to run a couple of more 25X from Adamstown in the morning. And maybe go past superquinn to the N4 rather than the 15-20min mystery through Griffeen, Foxborough, Penny Hill etc.

Nothing in Dublin Bus moves quickly, reform of Bus services in the Greater Lucan area is well overdue. The 25A/X route needs to be divided into 2 or maybe even 3 different routes to get people into town quickly with more services commencing in Adamstown.

According to official census figures between 1991 and 2006 the population of Esker has grown by 733.4% (no mistake) we are still waiting for bus services to match the population explosion.

[Eastwood]

The bus RISA mentioned is your best bet.You could attempt to lobby local Cllrs to see if they could get the matter raised at the Lucan / Clondalkin meeting in SDCC.

If SDCC put in a request with CIE they may start one of the buses from Adamstown instead of Griffen Avenue.

[MayoBabe]

Does anyone know of any private buses that run into the city center from adamstown. I hsve seen a white couch on adamstown avenue this week a few times. anyone know if its a private bus??? I didnt get the name off it..

[Tom Dowling]

Does anyone know of any private buses that run into the city center from adamstown. I hsve seen a white couch on adamstown avenue this week a few times. anyone know if its a private bus??? I didnt get the name off it..

There are no private buses operating from Lucan at present, there was a service called the Circle Line but that ceased some time ago.

[Tony]

Does anyone know of any private buses that run into the city center from adamstown. I hsve seen a white couch on adamstown avenue this week a few times. anyone know if its a private bus??? I didnt get the name off it..

That's a school bus.

[hollym2311]

Hi all,

I think there is a real need for a bus service that goes direct from Adamstown into the city centre. One that leaves out Lucan, Grange Castle and Clondalkin and just does a direct route to the city. I have no option but to use the bus system to get to work, but both the 151 and 25X are not ideal solutions for Adamstown residents, especially those living right up near the train station end of town, such as I do. My journey to work can often take me up to an hour and a half some mornings! I would be happy to ring and suggest to Dublin Bus perhaps this route as a 151A or something like that, but as only one voice, I fear I will not get very far! I know I cannot be the only one who would like such a service, too. Is anyone else in the same predicament? I'm desperate for an effective bus route to town! I do believe the train service is excellent, however I work on the St Stephen's Green side of the city and hence the train is not a viable option for me. I have also contacted the Smarter Travel Adamstown group to see if they can help. Does anyone know how we might be able to suggest a 151A service to Dublin Bus?

[IT Guy]

Did the Smarter Travel Adamstown survey finish?

[Tom Dowling]

Hi Hollym

There has been a lobby going on for a number of years now in Lucan to have the entire bus routes examined. I believe Dublin Bus are examining a report by Deloitte from last year which has suggested a complete overhaul of all bus routes through out the entire city (dont hold your breath). By all means contact Dublin Bus the more that do this the better chance we have in succeeding in speeding up change.

You could try catching the train to Heuston and pick up a Dublin bike at the Four courts - that's if you like using bikes in town.

[Colm]

Hi,

The buses are really not good. Adamstown is very poorly serviced. I remember back in my bus using days that the bus would go all over Lucan before actually hitting the N4. The 25X was the craziest bus ever. Please see my previous posts about this insane bus service that just went a different route every day.

The train is no better really if you are working over the south side. Hueston is no where near town. Then you are expected to get a Luas or a train to the city. That's crazy. Also I live in the elms. To walk to the train station takes a good fifteen minutes at a minimum and you have to pay for parking!

Also, just to point out that there is still no integrated bus, luas and dart ticket as far as I am aware so you can't claim all your travel expences back on tax.

My travel expences a month are 120 euro to fuel up my nice comfortable car. That covers me in and out of work and anywhere else I want to go. No walking to the train station, no standing on the train, no getting soaked in the rain, no freezing my @ss off. No transferring onto a luas, bus or bike god forbid. No magical mystery bus tours around Lucan.

Just me, air conditioning and Colm and Jim Jim :)

[Washout]

Hi Hollym

There has been a lobby going on for a number of years now in Lucan to have the entire bus routes examined. I believe Dublin Bus are examining a report by Deloitte from last year which has suggested a complete overhaul of all bus routes through out the entire city (dont hold your breath). By all means contact Dublin Bus the more that do this the better chance we have in succeeding in speeding up change.

You could try catching the train to Heuston and pick up a Dublin bike at the Four courts - that's if you like using bikes in town.

even if Dublin Bus wanted to implement drastic changes im sure the unions would kick up a fuss.

[Eastwood]

Hi,

The buses are really not good. Adamstown is very poorly serviced. I remember back in my bus using days that the bus would go all over Lucan before actually hitting the N4. The 25X was the craziest bus ever. Please see my previous posts about this insane bus service that just went a different route every day.

The train is no better really if you are working over the south side. Hueston is no where near town. Then you are expected to get a Luas or a train to the city. That's crazy. Also I live in the elms. To walk to the train station takes a good fifteen minutes at a minimum and you have to pay for parking!

Also, just to point out that there is still no integrated bus, luas and dart ticket as far as I am aware so you can't claim all your travel expences back on tax.

My travel expences a month are 120 euro to fuel up my nice comfortable car. That covers me in and out of work and anywhere else I want to go. No walking to the train station, no standing on the train, no getting soaked in the rain, no freezing my @ss off. No transferring onto a luas, bus or bike god forbid. No magical mystery bus tours around Lucan.

Just me, air conditioning and Colm and Jim Jim :)


You gotta love the auld Colm and Jim Jim.Kinda makes me feel sorry for those commutters when I sitting in my nice warm car on those winter mornings.

Although now that the Hairy Tree Huggin Whale Kissin Hippes (aka The Green Party) want to bring in a carbon tax and up the motor tax , its getting more expensive to drive.

Still much prefer it over the hopeless public transport in Lucan.

If you want anything to be done on this people you'd got to get it raise at the Lucan Clondalkin AGM of SDCC. Get a pub rep to bring it up.Then it could get bumped up to the council meeting.

In reality nothings gonna be done for the forseeable future. CIE are looking to save on costs on increase them.And extra services is just more overheads.

[RISA]

Hi,

The buses are really not good. Adamstown is very poorly serviced. I remember back in my bus using days that the bus would go all over Lucan before actually hitting the N4. The 25X was the craziest bus ever. Please see my previous posts about this insane bus service that just went a different route every day.

The train is no better really if you are working over the south side. Hueston is no where near town. Then you are expected to get a Luas or a train to the city. That's crazy. Also I live in the elms. To walk to the train station takes a good fifteen minutes at a minimum and you have to pay for parking!

Also, just to point out that there is still no integrated bus, luas and dart ticket as far as I am aware so you can't claim all your travel expences back on tax.

My travel expences a month are 120 euro to fuel up my nice comfortable car. That covers me in and out of work and anywhere else I want to go. No walking to the train station, no standing on the train, no getting soaked in the rain, no freezing my @ss off. No transferring onto a luas, bus or bike god forbid. No magical mystery bus tours around Lucan.

Just me, air conditioning and Colm and Jim Jim :)

I think I would be better off abandoning public transport and investing in a car. I spend €175 on a monthly ticket covering rail/bus/luas and I can't get tax relief as this ticket is not covered by the tax saver scheme. It is too much money to pay for 15 hrs commuting mon-fri. Car would be quicker, cleaner and 100% private.

[hollym2311]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm going to try a letter to Dublin Bus and the Dublin Transportation Office. How would I go about getting this raised at an upcoming Lucan Clondalkin SDCC meeting? Eastwood, do you know a pub rep? and I'll try that too. I'll post any progress (!) I get as it happens.

[Tom Dowling]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm going to try a letter to Dublin Bus and the Dublin Transportation Office. How would I go about getting this raised at an upcoming Lucan Clondalkin SDCC meeting? Eastwood, do you know a pub rep? and I'll try that too. I'll post any progress (!) I get as it happens.

Councillors meet 4 times a year with transport agencies, Local councillors are Derek Keating, William Lavelle, Eamon Tuffy, Catriona Jones and Guss O Connell you should be able to pick up their details online.

Personal letters are very powerful and should not be underestimated, your contact at Dublin Bus should be Mr. Paddy Doherty, Business Development Manager and at the DTO Mr. John Henry

Good Luck.

[Colm]

Yep

175 is crazy holly. That would cover my petrol, road tax and insurance and I have the car the whole time.

I appreciate the green inititive to push us all onto public transport and to be honest I'd be all for it if the system works but it doesn't come close to working.

[daMuseAdamstown]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm going to try a letter to Dublin Bus and the Dublin Transportation Office. How would I go about getting this raised at an upcoming Lucan Clondalkin SDCC meeting? Eastwood, do you know a pub rep? and I'll try that too. I'll post any progress (!) I get as it happens.

Hi Holly
if you do write a letter, maybe post the letter up here, some of us could copy it, modify it a bit, and post it in also ....

the more the merrier ....

[Eastwood]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm going to try a letter to Dublin Bus and the Dublin Transportation Office. How would I go about getting this raised at an upcoming Lucan Clondalkin SDCC meeting? Eastwood, do you know a pub rep? and I'll try that too. I'll post any progress (!) I get as it happens.

Your best bet if Im honest would be Derek Keating or Catriona Jones.

Jones is a new Cllr for the Lucan / Clondalkin area so she be might looking for a cause to show that shes's willing to stand up and be interested in Lucan.

Keating is attention seeking a loves the limelight so he'd probably love to take the cause. He'd probably milk it to for publicity and get it raised in the Lucan Gazzete or something.

They are your best options as far as I can see. If you need their contact details let me know.

My understanding are both are pretty approachable. Although I do have to admit Ms.Jones does win the SDCC Best Looking Cllr of the Year Award ;)

Also you could find out who is on SDCC Transport SPO ( Stragteic Policy Committee) in relation to Transport and lobby them too.

Best bet would be to start with either of the two candidates. daMuseAdamstown is correct about the whole campaign thing aswell.It may not achieve a result but it will certainly raise the profile of the issue at a local level.