Can I use Leap card on Irish rail?


Can I use Leap card on Irish rail? 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.


How do I get my money back from my Leap Card?

Simply log-in to your online account, select the 'Refund or Replace' option and follow the process. If your card is lost or stolen and has not been registered, you cannot apply for a replacement/refund.


How do I travel with my Leap Card?

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.


Can I use Leap Card on commuter trains?

Leap Cards can be used on DART and commuter services. The Young Adult and Student Leap Cards allow students to get substantially discounted fares on Iarnród Eireann services.


How much cheaper is a Leap Card?

TFI Leap Card fares are usually up to 30% cheaper than cash. You can find out more information on TFI Leap Card fares here.


Can I use my Leap Card everywhere in Ireland?

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.


Can I use my Leap Card from Dublin to Galway?

Do Leap cards from Dublin work in Galway? Yes. Leap is a nation-wide card. There is no difference between cards sold in Dublin, Cork or Galway.


Can you use Leap Card on Dublin tram?

The Leap Visitor Card is a convenient public transport ticket for tourists and visitors to Dublin. Get unlimited travel for your selected time period on Dublin City Bus services (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), Luas (tram), DART and Commuter Rail in the Dublin area.


Do all Bus Éireann take Leap cards?

Leap Cards: Leap Cards and Young Adult and Student Leap Cards can be used on all Bus Éireann's city and town services, commuter and rural services, and to buy single tickets on Expressway services. Free Travel Passes: Free Travel Passes can be used on most Bus Éireann's services.


What services can you use Leap Card on?

TFI Leap Card can be used on the following services:
  • Bus Éireann.
  • Dublin Bus.
  • Go-Ahead Ireland.
  • DART and commuter rail services in the Short Hop Zone in Dublin and on the Cork to Cobh/Midleton train lines.
  • Luas.
  • Private operators such as Ashbourne Connect, City Direct, Matthews Coaches and Wexford Bus.


Do I tap my Leap Card getting off bus?

You must touch on every time you board a service to demonstrate you hold a valid ticket for each journey: touch on before each bus journey; and. touch on before and touch off after each DART, train and tram journey.


Can I put my Leap Card on my phone?

Click the app and simply hold your Leap Card to the back of your NFC-enabled Android smartphone to instantly check your balance, purchase or collect a pre-paid ticket, or top-up your Leap Card – anytime, anywhere.


What is the cheapest way to get from the airport to Dublin?

Airlink. The Airlink is a public coach service from Dublin Airport to multiple locations throughout Dublin city centre. Fares are cheaper than both Aircoach and taxis.