Can you pay cash on Irish buses?

Bus Éireann fares and tickets In general, you can pay your fare with cash. You can also order your ticket online. There is information on the different types of tickets available, including tickets for schoolchildren and regional commuter tickets, on Bus Éireann's website.



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Dublin Bus passengers may be able to pay for journeys using contacless digital payments by the end of 2023. Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins.

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You can buy tickets at Luas stops from the ticket machines provided (most accept both cash and cards). As with buses and trains however, using a Leap Card is an easier and cheaper way to pay for travel.

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Dublin City Bus Network The TFI 90 Minute fare applies to most journeys in the Dublin area and is only €2.00 for Adults, €1.00 for Young Adults (19-23) and Students, and €0.65 for Children (up to and including 18 years).

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Dublin Bus fares and tickets There is also a city centre fare. Paying with cash: An exact fare system is operated by Dublin Bus and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given. Prepaid tickets: You can also pay your fare with a prepaid ticket.

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Bus services are run by both public and private operators and prices are competitive, so check before you travel to get the best value. Bus tours are a great option if you want to see the sights with no hassle. Travel cards, such as Leap and iLink, are handy, cost-effective and can be used on public bus services.

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For short single journeys tell the driver your destination and hold your TFI Leap Card to the target on the driver's ticket machine. The correct fare will be deducted for your journey. You will hear a tone when you have successfully touched on. Do not touch off when using the bus.

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Galway Bus Ticketing You can purchase your ticket for inter-city travel from the driver on board the bus, but for a cheaper fare use a Leap Card. Touch your Leap Card onto the device located beside the driver and tell them where you wish to go.

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There is also a multi-operator cap if you are travelling on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART and Commuter Rail. The daily cap is €8.00 and the weekly cap is €32.00.

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You may travel free on Luas if you have a Free Travel Pass. If you have a Free Travel Pass, you do not need to get a ticket for Luas. However, you must produce your pass on the tram if requested to do so by a Luas Customer Service Officer or Inspector.

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