Do you need cash for bus in Ireland?

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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The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme. People with disabilities and carers aged under 66 may also qualify for Free Travel.

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Yes, you must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase tickets or passes using Transit with EZFare. Which credit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

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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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Bus Travel The bus network is much more extensive than the rail network and buses are often considerably cheaper than trains. On the main inter city routes services are frequent but off the beaten track there may only be a one trip a day - or per week - so advance planning is essential.

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You can buy tickets on buses from the driver — however, no change is provided and if you do not have the correct fare, you will not be refunded for any overpayment. For this reason — and to avail of cheaper fares — it is advisable to use a Leap Card for your travel on Dublin buses.

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Pay online using Debit or Credit card. In person, using cash or credit card at any Bus Éireann Travel Centre. You must bring your standard fare with you. By post, send a cheque into the Standard Fares Department, Bus Éireann, Broadstone, Dublin 7 with a copy of the standard fare.

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No a pass issued in England cannot be used in Northern Ireland just as a pass issued in Northern Ireland cannot be used in England.

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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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Dublin Coach only accept card or contactless payments. Cash is not accepted on board our services. Only adult and student leap cards are accepted at present. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they purchase the correct ticket for the journey.

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