Is it cheaper to use a Leap Card?

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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TFI Leap Card is a convenient way to pay for public transport across the TFI public transport network. It is a re-usable, pre-paid travel card that can save you up to 30% off Adult fares and 50% off with a Young Adult or Student card. Just top-up, touch on and travel.

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Is the Leap Visitor card worth it? The Leap Visitor Card provides you with unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, the Luas an the DART for a set fee. If you're exploring the city, it'll save you time and money if you use public transport to get around.

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Iarnród Éireann recommends purchasing tickets in advance to ease ticket queues at peak times.

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Don't forget, you must Touch On before and Touch Off after your journey at the Luas stop, including when your journey on Luas is after a journey on another mode. This makes sure you have a valid ticket to travel on Luas and get the TFI 90 Minute Fare. Visit leapcard.iefor more information about TFI 90 Minute Fares.

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On Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, touch the card against the Leap Card Validator on the right-hand side as you enter the bus. On Luas (tram), Touch On at a Validator on the platform before you get on the tram and Touch Off when you get off the tram.

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Getting around Dublin by bus Dublin Bus connects most parts of the city through a network of over 100 routes. Go-Ahead Ireland, Dublin's newest bus company, operates more than 20 routes around the city too. Iff you're wondering how to reach the airport, you'll find all the details in our guide on travelling to Dublin.

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How much does a Young Adult or Student Leap Card cost? You must pay a €5 refundable deposit and add a minimum of €5 travel credit when purchasing the card.

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Orders of Leap Visitor Card are dispatched via standard mail. We aim to dispatch most cards within 2 working days of receipt of your order.

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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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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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Travel during peak travel periods will usually see you paying more as there is more demand for tickets. For that reason, the best days to buy tickets are generally in the middle of the week between Tuesday and Thursday, the former considered the best of all by several sources.

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