Wexford Bus has launched a new direct service to Dublin to shorten passenger journey times considerably.
A new direct bus service from Wexford to Dublin will make a huge difference for passengers as it will significantly reduce the journey time for those wishing to travel to the Irish capital has been announced.
The new direct service will result in an approximate journey time of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes between Wexford and UCD.
There will be up to three morning services to Dublin and three afternoon/early evening services from Dublin to Wexford.
These new services have been designed to aid those travelling to Dublin for work, college, or simply to visit.
Bus transport – a popular mode of public transport
Public transport, particularly bus transport, is a very popular mode of public transport in Ireland. In fact, bus transport is the most popular form of public transport in Ireland.
Using public transport such as bus transport has many benefits, including time efficiency, cost savings and reduced congestion.
This results in decreased air pollution, which is good for the environment and is crucial in making Irish cities and towns more economically competitive and environmentally sustainable.
Wexford Bus – a popular transport provider in the South East
Brendan Crowley, Managing Director of Wexford Bus, when speaking about the new service that they’re offering, said, “As a public transport provider, Wexford Bus has a key role to play in developing sustainable transport throughout the region.
“One element of that is to widen the number of routes and choice of services for customers. Passengers travelling between Wexford town, Oylgate and Dublin will now have the choice of up to 21 services in each direction.
“As always, our customers’ needs are at the heart of our expanded service offerings, and we look forward to welcoming more passengers on board this sustainability journey with us”.
Direct service to Dublin – making commuting to Dublin easier
The new 740X service will depart Wexford at 6.55 am (Monday to Friday), 8.20 am(Monday to Sunday), 10.20 am (Monday to Saturday) and 6.30 pm (Sunday).
There will be up to three daily 740x services from Dublin Airport departing at 2 pm (Monday to Saturday), 3:45 pm (Monday to Friday), and 4:40 pm (Monday to Saturday). The new service’s cost will be the same as the 740 Route fare (€21.00).
Outbound journeys from Wexford on the 740X will collect passengers at Wexford (Redmond Square), Wexford (Maldron Hotel) and Oylgate in Wexford.
There will be stops for passengers to get off at Kilmacanogue, Cherrywood (Loughlinstown Flyover), UCD, Leeson Street Upper, Clare Street, Customs House Quay, North Wall Quay and Dublin Airport.
Outbound journeys from Dublin will pick up passengers at Dublin Airport, Georges Quay, Lower Merrion St, Leeson Street Upper, Montrose Hotel (UCD), Cherrywood (Loughlinstown Flyover) and Kilmacanogue.
There will be stops for passengers to get off at Oylgate, Wexford (Maldron Hotel) and Wexford (Redmond Square).
