How do you use a Leap Card on the Irish rail?
How do you use a Leap Card on the Irish rail? Hold the Leap Card against the Smart Card reader on the gate. If you have credit on your Leap Card, the gate will open and allow you to enter and start your journey. Your current ePurse balance will appear on the display on the gate.
Can I buy train tickets at the station in Ireland?
You can call Irish Rail enquiries on 01 836 6222 when in Ireland or on 00 353 1 836 6222 from outside Ireland. If you are prepared to pay for a full-price ticket you can just buy at the station on the day, there's no need to book in advance.
Are fares cheaper with a Leap Card?
Adults travelling in the Short Hop Zone on a single ticket can save an average of 30 percent by using a TFI Leap Card rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
How many people can you pay for with a Leap Card?
9.2 Leap Cards which are not personalised and do not contain any Tickets (i.e. Travel Credit only) are transferable for separate journeys but cannot be used by more than one passenger on the same journey (although the travel credit may be used on Dublin Bus services to pay for companion(s); such usage shall result in ...
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.
How long does it take to get a Leap Card?
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.
What is the point of a Leap Card?
What is it and why should I get it? A TFI Leap Card is a prepaid travel card that is the easiest way to pay your fare on public transport around Ireland. It is valid on most TFI services and commercial bus operators throughout Ireland.
Can 2 people use a leap card?
Personalised TFI Leap Cards including adult personalised, young adult, student and child 16-18 are non-transferable and can only be used by the person whose name and photo is printed on the card. If someone else uses your personalised TFI Leap Card they may be fined & have the card confiscated.
Do I tap on and off with a Leap Card?
At the start of the journey, you need to 'Touch-On' using your Leap Card at a gate or validation pole. At the end of a journey you must 'Touch-Off' to ensure the correct fare is applied. If you don't Touch-On you are committing fare evasion.
What way do you scan a Leap Card?
Open the Leap Top-Up app & hold your TFI Leap Card against the back of your device. Your balance and/or ticket type information will be displayed. On iPhone you will need to open the scanner in order for the app to read your card.
Can two people use the same Leap Card Dublin?
Yes, on buses only you can tell the driver to take two fares off one regular Leap card. You can't do this with rail or Luas trams. But don't forget you will also have to pay a €5 deposit on a regular Leap Card. A Leap Visitor Card has no deposit.
How do I use my Leap Card on the train?
When travelling by rail with your TFI Leap Card, touch your card on and off the Validator / Gate when entering and exiting the station or platform. Note: A default fare is deducted from your Travel Credit when you Touch-On. When you Touch-Off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card.