Dublin Bus is the main provider of short to medium distance bus journeys within the capital. Bus Eireann provides bus services catering for longer journeys within the Dublin area. You can view Bus Eireann's Dublin area services here.
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.
Like the rail network, there are two main providers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Bus Éireann in the Republic of Ireland and Translink in Northern Ireland run coaches around the country regularly and for reasonable prices.
The TFI bus livery, which was designed by the NTA following public consultation is blue, white and green with a yellow front. However, current bus livery is transitioning to a green bus with a yellow front. The Transport for Ireland brand logo together with the operators' logo is present on the sides of all buses.
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.
Tickets and fares for Dublin tram servicesThe tram network is divided into several zones. How much your journey costs depends on how many zones you are travelling through — fares range from €1.70 for one zone up to €2.60 for 8 zones.
Train travel is generally the fastest way to get around the country. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) (www.irishrail.ie; 1850/366222 or 01/836-6222) operates the train services in Ireland. Most lines radiate from Dublin to other principal cities and towns.
Phase 5a launched on 25th June 2023 with the introduction of new W Orbital routes W4, W61 and W62, all will be operated by Go-Ahead Ireland. These 3 new buses provide access to routes across Dublin and Kildare and will run on average every 15-30 minutes on weekdays and every 30-60 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.