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Unread 18-02-2012, 03:30   #10
Colm Moore
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Dublin-Dundalk/Greystones/Maynooth/Kildare get a good deal with the last departure after 2300. Monasterevin, Portarlington and Portlaoise aren't far behind with a 2210 departure.

Belfast, Portadown, Newry, Cork, Mallow, LJ, Limerick, Thurles, Athy and Carlow get a reasonable deal with departures in the 2000-2100 bracket. While the Cork line passenger can probably fit a quick meal and a movie in after work, the others won't.

Lisburn (connecting service?), Kilcock-Sligo, most Galway line stations, Ballybrophy, Templemore, Charleville, Banteer-Tralee and the Cobh/Midleton lines don't fare as well as last departure is in the 1900-1915 bracket, although I suppose this is useful for most day trip purposes, one can't maximise the stay. Travelling a modest distance, it's a raw deal for Enfield-Longford and Tullamore-Athlone passengers.

Kilcoole-Rosslare Harbour, Muine Bheag-Waterford, Sixmilebridge, Ennis and Athlone-Westport/Ballina aren't doing well at all with last departures of 1830-1838 bracket, with Waterford being worst hit, as it is the biggest population centre and a relatively close terminus. For someone away from the city centre and finishing at 1800 makes, it a potentially tight connection.

The Nenagh Branch and Clara are quite restricted with last departures before 1800, making it impossible for most commuters. Waterford-LK and Gort, Ardrahan, Craughwell and Attymon are worst off, with passengers needing to be on the 1700 ex Heuston. With multiple (5!) connections required, Attymon passenger won't get home until 5h36m later

Departure times are from Connolly / Heuston as appropriate. Trips to Attymon depend on travel via Athenry. Lurgan and north of Belfast do not have direct weekday services.
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