How does Leap Card work Ireland?

How does Leap Card work Ireland? This card is used to store travel credit that is deducted as and when you use it when travelling on public transport. Customers pay less with a Leap Card than when paying for single fares with cash on DART and Commuter rail services, Dublin Bus and Luas services.

Is the visitor Leap Card worth it?

The Leap Visitor Card is the most convenient public transport card available for tourists and visitors to Dublin. Get unlimited travel over your selected time period on Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail.

How much can your Leap Card go into minus?

I've heard the balance can go negative, up to 5 euro, for a single trip. If I have a 2 euro balance can I take airlink/747 to the airport at the end of my trip? It worked. You have to have 5c on you leap card to use it, it then goes into a negative balance.

What side do you tap your Leap card?

On Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, touch the card against the Leap Card Validator on the right-hand side as you enter the bus. On Luas (tram), Touch On at a Validator on the platform before you get on the tram and Touch Off when you get off the tram.

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 ...

How much does it cost to buy a Leap Card?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How long does it take for a Leap Card to arrive?

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.

Do all buses accept Leap Card?

TFI Leap Card can be used on different operators including Dublin Bus, Luas, DART & Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail commuter rail, Go-Ahead Ireland and Bus Éireann, along with other bus operators such as Swords Express, Ashbourne Connect, Wexford Bus, Matthews Coaches (certain services) and Collins Coaches.

Can I buy a Leap Card at the Dublin Airport?

You can purchase the Leap Visitor Card online or in Dublin. The best option is to get it as soon as you land, at Dublin Airport, so you can use it to get to the city centre. If you prefer to wait a few days, you can also purchase the pass at the Dublin Bus station, 59 Upper O'Connell St.

How does the Leap Card work?

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.

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.