Can I use my Leap Card outside of Dublin?


Can I use my Leap Card outside of Dublin? 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 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 anywhere?

The Leap card is prepaid card your child receives that can be used almost anywhere Visa is accepted, online and in-store by using Google Pay (Apple Pay is coming soon).


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 you use Leap Card from Dublin Airport?

Get unlimited travel over your selected time period on Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail. You can even travel to and from the Airport at the start and end of your trip without any additional charge. Leap Visitor is not valid on the Hop on/Hop off tour or other special tour services.


Is it worth getting a Leap Card in Dublin?

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.


Does my Dublin Leap Card work in Cork?

The Leap Card also works in the Cork Commuter area. Usage outside of the Short Hop Zone and Cork commuter Rail services will result in a Fixed Payment Notice of €100 plus the relevant unpaid fare.


Do Leap cards expire?

Leap Cards can expire based on the card profile expiry date i.e. in the case of Child, Young Adult, Student and Child 16-18 Cards.


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.


Do you tap off Leap Card on Dublin Bus?

TFI Leap Card Fares 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.


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.