Do you need coins for Dublin Bus?

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. Magnetic prepaid tickets must be inserted into the bus validator when boarding.



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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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You can buy tickets for Dublin's trains, trams and buses at individual stations or on buses. However, it is cheaper to use a 'Leap Card' to travel around Dublin on public transport.

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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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Aircoach tickets can be bought online or from customer staff at Dublin Airport. A return ticket from Dublin Airport to O'Connell Street (Dublin City Centre) typically costs around 9 Euros.

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You can buy tickets for Dublin's trains, trams and buses at individual stations or on buses. However, it is cheaper to use a 'Leap Card' to travel around Dublin on public transport. This is a smartcard ticket which saves you up to 31% on your travel.

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TFI Leap Card can be used on all scheduled Bus Éireann services including city, town, commuter, stage carriage and Expressway services. Leap Card fares on Bus Éireann are 30% cheaper than cash single fares, except on Expressway where the Leap Card fare is the same as cash.

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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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Use your phone for contactless fare payment. Buy fare for 26 TAP transit systems. Manage your TAP account including Reduced Fare cards and LIFE discounts.

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Short Fare This includes Luas multi-line journeys started within 90 minutes of the first Touch On at the Luas stop. The Short Fare applies to selected Luas journeys of up to approx. 3km. TFI 90 Minute Fares also applies to multi-mode journeys that include Luas and another mode in the Dublin area.

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Buses are not only more extensive than Ireland's trains, but often much cheaper (e.g., $30 Dublin–Galway, $20 Dublin–Cork… though when you've got a choice between them, consider that trains are generally faster, make fewer stops, and are not subject to traffic delays).

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TFI Leap Card fares are usually up to 30% cheaper than cash. You can find out more information on TFI Leap Card fares here.

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Airlink. The Airlink is a public coach service from Dublin Airport to multiple locations throughout Dublin city centre. Fares are cheaper than both Aircoach and taxis.

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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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