How far does Leap Card go?


How far does Leap Card go? 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.


Can I put my Leap Card on my iPhone?

Open the app and simply hold your TFI Leap Card to the back, top of your iPhone to instantly check your balance, collect a pre-paid ticket, or top-up your card – anytime, anywhere.


What age is Leap Card for?

Child Leap Card 5-15 can be used to pay for travel by anyone who is 5 to 15 years old, up to their 16th birthday. Click the “buy” button above to get yours or pick one up at a Leap Card agent. Child Leap Card 16-18 can be used to pay for travel by anyone who is 16 to 18 years old, up to their 19th birthday.


Do I need ID for a Leap Card?

You must apply online If you are a third level Student (16-18 or 24+) you will need show your Student ID and a valid proof of age ID at the nearest Student Leap Card agent to collect your card, after you have applied online.


Can you use Leap Card outside 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 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 you pay cash on Dublin Bus?

Paying with cash: An exact fare system is operated by Dublin Bus and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given. Prepaid tickets: You can also pay your fare with a prepaid ticket. Magnetic prepaid tickets must be inserted into the bus validator when boarding.


Do you tap your Leap Card when you get off the bus?

Don't forget, you must Touch On before and Touch Off after your journey at the Luas stop, including when your journey on Luas is after a journey on another mode. This makes sure you have a valid ticket to travel on Luas and get the TFI 90 Minute Fare. Visit leapcard.iefor more information about TFI 90 Minute Fares.


Can I use Leap Card to get to Dublin Airport?

The transport card may be used on most means of transportation in Dublin, including Airlink airport buses 747 and 757, all the Dublin buses, Luas trams and the DART trains.


Can you get money back off Leap Card?

Adult and Child TFI Leap Cards can be refunded or replaced (includes your €5 deposit) Student Leap Cards can be refunded, but not replaced. Leap Visitor Cards cannot be refunded or replaced.


How many people use Leap Card?

The TFI Leap Card scheme has been a huge success with over six million cards sold and over one billion passenger journeys recorded.


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.