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What is the short hop zone?

DART and Short Hop Zone includes all stations in the Dublin area from Kilcoole to Balbriggan, from Dublin City Centre stations to Kilcock and from Dublin Heuston to Sallins and Naas including all DART services.



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

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The Leap Card can be used for rail travel between stations within the 'Short Hop Zone'. This Zone includes all stations in the Dublin area from Kilcoole to Balbriggan and Commuter Stations from Dublin City Centre to Kilcock and from Dublin Heuston to Sallins and Naas. The Leap Card also works in the Cork Commuter area.

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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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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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Is it okay if we book 30 days ahead ? In general it is cheaper to book long distance trains ahead of time - 10 to 12 weeks is when cheap (but inflexible) tickets are released for sale. At 30 days on most routes there would be a reasonable selection still on sale if you are not too choosy about times.

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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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Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.

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Bus services are run by both public and private operators and prices are competitive, so check before you travel to get the best value. Bus tours are a great option if you want to see the sights with no hassle. Travel cards, such as Leap and iLink, are handy, cost-effective and can be used on public bus services.

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You can travel to Belfast and back on your Free Travel Pass but if you wish to travel within the city you need a Senior Smart Pass card each. Bus and train stations are close to the city centre.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €27 - €45. How long does it take to get from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher? It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including transfers.

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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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