Can I tap on Dublin bus?


Can I tap on Dublin bus? Dublin Bus passengers may be able to pay for journeys using contacless digital payments by the end of 2023. Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins.


Can you pay by card on Dublin coach?

Dublin Coach only accept card or contactless payments. Cash is not accepted on board our services. Only adult and student leap cards are accepted at present. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they purchase the correct ticket for the journey.


Can you use Dublin Bus without a Leap Card?

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.


Can you pay contactless on first bus?

Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you're aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.


How much is the bus fare from Dublin Airport to City Centre?

Aircoach tickets can be bought online or from customer staff at Dublin Airport. A return ticket from Dublin Airport to O'Connell Street (Dublin City Centre) typically costs around 9 Euros.


Can you pay on the buses in Dublin?

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.


Do you tap on and off on Dublin bus?

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.


Is Dublin tram free?

You may travel free on Luas if you have a Free Travel Pass. If you have a Free Travel Pass, you do not need to get a ticket for Luas. However, you must produce your pass on the tram if requested to do so by a Luas Customer Service Officer or Inspector.


How does tapping on a bus work?

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.