How do you use the bus in Dublin?

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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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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The best way to plan a journey by bus is by using Transport for Ireland's journey planner or the Moovit service. Both tools allow you to enter a start point and end point for your journey and will then provide you with a map of the route for your journey along with operator and departure information.

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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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Load your TAP card electronically with regional and local transit passes, Stored Value (cash amount) or transfers. Then tap your card on the TAP target each time you board a bus or train and the farebox, validator or turnstile will deduct the correct fare.

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The card has expired. The card is not contactless enabled (look for the logo). The card is damaged and cannot be read by the card reader.

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How can I pay for my ticket? Go Buses accepts payment via credit and debit cards. The quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is through our website or mobile app. Dispatchers at Newton, MA, Manhattan, NYC, and our call center can assist with credit card processing.

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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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Yes, on buses only you can tell the driver to take two fares off one regular Leap card. You can't do this with rail or Luas trams. But don't forget you will also have to pay a €5 deposit on a regular Leap Card. A Leap Visitor Card has no deposit.

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  1. Ask a friend to help you. ...
  2. Plan your journey with the help of your friend.
  3. Find out what time your bus arrives at the stop. ...
  4. Take some money to buy a ticket. ...
  5. Find your nearest bus stop. ...
  6. When you see the bus, hold your arm out. ...
  7. Tell the driver where you would like to go. ...
  8. Sit down and enjoy the ride.


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A small survey of 77 drivers suggested a greeting from a passenger was meaningful to them, the researchers said. Of 116 passengers questioned at a bus station, 84% said they believed engaging with the driver had a positive impact, according to the findings.

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