How do I use my Leap Card on the train?

When travelling by rail with your TFI Leap Card, touch your card on and off the Validator / Gate when entering and exiting the station or platform. Note: A default fare is deducted from your Travel Credit when you Touch-On. When you Touch-Off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card.



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To use a TFI Leap Card you simply touch on a validator for bus services and touch on/touch off to use rail and luas services. Ensure your TFI Leap Card has travel credit on it. You can top up your credit at any TFI Leap Card agent or by using the Leap Top-Up app.

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You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'!

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You can call Irish Rail enquiries on 01 836 6222 when in Ireland or on 00 353 1 836 6222 from outside Ireland. If you are prepared to pay for a full-price ticket you can just buy at the station on the day, there's no need to book in advance.

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Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.

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On all Public Service Obligation (PSO) city and town services and commuter & rural services operated by Bus Éireann, Adult Leap single fares are up to 30% cheaper than cash single fares.

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If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.

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The Leap Visitor Card is a convenient public transport ticket for tourists and visitors to Dublin. Get unlimited travel for your selected time period on Dublin City Bus services (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), Luas (tram), DART and Commuter Rail in the Dublin area.

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The Leap Visitor Card offers unlimited journeys on the following means of transport: Airlink (bus that connects the airport and city centre), Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail during the validity of the pass.

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Simply log-in to your online account, select the 'Refund or Replace' option and follow the process. If your card is lost or stolen and has not been registered, you cannot apply for a replacement/refund.

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