The Dublin Commuter: Celbridge

I was recently asked by a friend of mine if Celbridge would be a good option for him. He is a first-time buyer who can work from home most of the time but needs to travel to Dublin several times per month.

We made a short video showing how a Home Hunter Report can help him to decide if Celbridge and a 3-bed end of terrace are right for him! You can watch that here.

This got us thinking about Celbridge as a commuter town in general. Is it suitable for people commuting to Dublin? Does it have good transport links? What is it like to live and socialise in? Is it good for families? These are all important questions for you to ask when you are considering a new area and property.

Transport Option to Dublin

Driving

The M4, over the M50 and past Chapelizod and Pheonix Park is the most directed route into the city. But depending on where in Dublin you are going, driving down past Newcastle and onto the N7 could be a better option.

Driving times via the N4 from Celbridge to Dublin leaving at 8am weekday

During rush hour, these routes suffer from very heavy traffic and so you can expect a lot of bumper-to-bumper slow progress. Thankfully, if this is not for you, there are several other transport options.

Train

The Hazlehatch and Celbridge Train Station is about a 20-minute easy walk from Celbridge Town. Commuter trains from here will get you into Heuston in under 25 minutes. From there, you have the Luas Red Line and multiple buses to get you to your destination. You've also got a big Dublin Bike station at Heuston if you fancy biking it!

Google Map showing some of the transport routes into Heuston, leaving Celbridge at 8am

The Leixlip Train Station is around 5k from Celbridge and so you'd likely need to drive to it and park up to get the train. However, it is on a different trainline from the Hazlehatch station and will get you into Connolly in 30-35 minutes.

Bus

There are numerous Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Busses which will get you into Dublin City. These include the 120, 120a, 120b, C4, C6, X27 & X28.

Depending on which route and the time of day you leave, it can take anywhere from 35-75 minutes to get into Dublin.

Cycling

If you are a cycling nut, there is a very nice cycling route from Celbridge right into the city which takes you along the Grand Canal. 90% of this route is on dedicated cycle or canal paths and away from traffic. This would take an average cyclist just over an hour.

Google Map showing the canal cycle route from Celbridge into Dublin City

Broadband Speeds and Mobile Coverage

Using a property in Springfield Drive, in Celbridge Town, we can see that there are plenty of ISPs offering internet packages up to 1gb speed. This is more than adequate to work from home, streaming movies, and for online gaming.

Broadband Speeds and Networks available in Celbridge Town

For some mobile networks, coverage around the area appears to be patchy. However, at least one network has strong 4g coverage. So if you rely on good phone coverage for either working or for staying in touch with family, you will have some good options.

An overview of mobile phone coverage by network around Celbridge

Schools!

If you have kids or are thinking about starting a family, then you'll have plenty of choice in schools in and around Celbridge.

There are 5 primary schools within 1.1km of the town and several secondary schools which are just a short drive away.

5 closest primary schools to Celbridge Town

5 closest secondary schools to Celbridge Town

Local Bars, Restaurants, and Amenities!

Over the last decade, Celbridge has grown into a vibrant little town. Along with the long-established pubs, there is a wave of new restaurants and bars which are all very highly rated.

Top 5 rated restaurants and takeaways around Celbridge

A list of some local amenities and highest rated pubs around Celbridge

There is a huge list of amenities close within walking distance and within a short drive from Celbridge. These include Castletown Estate, the Grand Canal Walking Trail, Temple Mills House, Lyons Estate, and lots more!

Close by there are several sports clubs including Celbridge GAA, Celbridge & District Tennis Club, several golf courses including the K Club which is 10-minute drive, and lots of other smaller clubs and societies.

So if you and your family want to get involved with clubs and activities which are nearby, there is no shortage of options!

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