Do you tap on or off buses in Dublin?

All you have to do is tap it on the sensor when you board a bus. If travelling on the DART or Luas you will have to tap at the platform when you get on and once more when you get off. The Leap Visitor Card (1/3/7 days, €8/€16/€32) grants unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail.



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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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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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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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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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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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Luas Tram: It's fast, frequent, and easy to use. Using the Luas is the best option when traveling short distances within Dublin's city center. You can find tram stations near many of the city's main attractions, such as St Stephen's Green, The Spire, the National Museum of Ireland, and Trinity College.

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Transportation
  • Bus.
  • Train.
  • Luas (tram)
  • Taxi.
  • Bicycle.
  • Car Rental.


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