Student Travel Options
There are a few option in getting yourself to college on time and safely. Unfortunately its up to you to get yourself out of bed.
For those of you who are active or lucky enough to live close to college, the cheapest way to travel is to walk or cycle. For those who live a little further away, walking or cycling might not be an option. Public transport is probably the best way to get yourself to college, whether by bus, train or luas.
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus operates in both north and south side of the city and outer suburban areas. Bus fares will vary depending distance of destination. Prepaid tickets are available from over 400 ticket agents (usually newsagents) throughout Dublin, just look out for the Dublin bus signs.
Prepaid student tickets that are available (as quoted from the Dublin bus website www.dublinbus.ie ):
Student tickets can only be purchased with a valid student travel card ID, which can be gotten from your local Students' Union. If you do not buy a pre paid ticket you can pay as you are getting on the bus, however you do need the correct change, as change will not be given and notes are not excepted.
For those of you who like to venture the city at the weekend, there is a “Nite link” service. This service is for Friday and Saturday only, which will cost you €5.00. This service starts at 12 midnight until 4 am. *Please note that the “Nite link” may not serve all areas and finishing times may vary depending on destination, so please ensure to check when planning a night out.
Train
The train is a great way to travel. Dart and train services run mainly from Connolly Station.
Trains from Connolly station:
Belfast service
Sligo service
Roslaire service
Suburan area service – Drogheda, Dundalk, Maynooth, Enniscorthy or Gorey
Train ticket prices change depending on the destination, you can find fares and timetables of trains and darts on www.irishrail.ie. Student fares are available when you hold a valid student travel card ID. You can purchase a prepaid tickets from ticket agents. However, if you do not purchase a prepaid you can buy your ticket in the train station before you get on the train.
Luas
The Luas runs two tram lines. The red and the green line. The red line connects: Tallaght to Connolly Station. The green line connects: Sandyford to St Stephens Green. All stops have ticket machines, that expect coins, notes and credit cards. There is a combined prepay bus and Luas ticket available to buy.
For a full list of timetables and fares you can check out: www.luas.ie.
Using your own Transport
Using your own transportation can work out to be very expensive as you will have fuel cost and pay for parking.
Unfortunately DIT does not have student parking in any of the sites north or south.
Parking:
DIT Bolton street- on street meter parking, Parnell Centre carpark,
DIT Cathal Brugha Street- on street meter parking, Marlborough street car park- QPark
DIT Mountjoy Square- on street meter parking
DIT Aungier Street- on street meter parking, St. Stephens Green Carpark
DIT Kevin Street- on street meter parking- St. Stephens Green Carpark
DIT Rathmines- on street meter parking
