Private Transport Services
A number of private companies provide bespoke routes for the surrounding area. These services operate independently to the college during college term only and costs are arranged independently from the college.
Some services are subject to demand/student numbers.
Pricing of routes provided by private transport operators are arranged independent of the college, all queries should be directed to the operator.
Please note:
Routes will commence on Monday 18th September 2023 (commencement of classes) for the duration of the college academic year.
Enfield - Kilcock- Maynooth - Celbridge - Leixlip - Dunboyne
Kinnegad - Killucan - Ballivor – Longwood – Dunboyne
Athboy - Trim - Summerhill - Dunboyne
Navan - Dunshaughlin - Dunboyne
McCaffrey Coaches
Route DY02
Enfield – Kilcock – Maynooth – Celbridge – Leixlip – DCFE
McCaffrey Coaches are now available to take bookings from students for a place on this bus service.
Please note, that places on this bus service is limited. This bus will service Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth, as well as Celbridge and Leixlip.
Information about schedules, pick up and drop off locations will be published on the website closer to the start of the academic year 2023-24.
Midlandsway Minibus Hire
Kinnegad – Killucan – Ballivor – Longwood – DCFE
There is a private bus service to the college, operated by Iain McGuinness for students in the following areas: Kinnegad, Killucan, Ballivor and Longwood.
This service is dependent upon numbers and space is limited, so if you wish to use this service please contact Iain Mc Guinness by phone on 087 783 8140, email itcbph@gmail.com or through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Midlandsway-Minibus-Hire-104082565303176/.
You will then be provided with information about pickup locations, times and cost for weekly tickets in advance of classes starting on Monday 18th September 2023.
07: 55 – Ballivor, outside McLaughlin's
08:10 – Longwood Post Office
08:45 – Arrive DCFE
4:00 PM – Depart DCFE
4: 35 PM – Longwood
4:55 PM – Ballivor
Pricing
Weekly Return Pass – €45 return
*Please note that departure and arrival times may vary slightly, check with operators.
Trim Taxi
Athboy – Trim – Summerhill – DCFE
Contact Adrian Byrne on 086 388 8500 / 086 271 2137 or info@trimtaxi.ie for further information on the below bus services:
07:25 – Athboy
07:45 – Trim (Main Dublin Road - Kiltale - Batterstown)
08:15 – Arrive DCFE
4:00 PM – Depart DCFE
Pricing
Weekly Return Pass – Athboy €55 return
Weekly Return Pass – Trim €50 return
Weekly Return Pass – Summerhill €45 return
*Please note that departure and arrival times may vary slightly, check with operators.
McCaffrey Coaches
Route DY01
Navan – Dunshaughlin – DCFE
08:00 – The Square, Fairgreen, Navan
08:05 – Bus Stop opposite Ardboyne Hotel, Navan
08:10 – Bus Stop at Kilcarn, Johnstown, Navan
08:20 – Bus Stop at Ross Cross, Tara
08:30 – Bus Eireann Stop, Near Bank of Ireland, Dunshaughlin
09:00 – Arrive DCFE
4:00 PM – Depart DCFE
Other stops and towns will be facilitated on request.
Pricing
Minimum 3 Day Pass per week – Navan €45 return
Minimum 3 Day Pass per week – Dunshaughlin €45 return
Only weekly tickets available.
Email operations@mccaffreycoaches.com for further information on this bus service.
*Please note, times and departure points are subject to change, and upon request.
Amy's Minibus Hire
Lucan – Clondalkin – Palmerstown – DCFE
There is a private bus service to the college, operated by Amy McDonald, Amy's Minibus Hire for students in the following areas: Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown.
This service is dependent upon numbers and space is limited, so if you wish to use this service please contact Amy McDonald by phone on 085 750 7770 or by email amymcdon86@gmail.com.
Please complete the below online form to register your interest in availing of this service. You will be contacted in due course with further information about schedules, pick up locations and cost.
2023 - 2024 Expression of Interest - Lucan & Liffey Valley
If you are travelling from the Lucan, Clondalkin or Palmerstown area and would like to express your interest in a private transport service from these areas to the college, please complete the online form below.
Contact Enda Daly - Student Transport Officer for more information - EDaly.DBC@LMETB.IE