How much does it cost to buy a Leap Card?


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.


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.


Does a Leap Card work on Go-Ahead Ireland?

Can I use my Leap card? The following can be used on all Go-Ahead Ireland bus services; exact cash, Leap Card, CAP card, Tax Saver Ticket, Annual & Monthly tickets, Rambler, Dublin Bus Pass and Free Travel Pass.


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.


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.


Is the Leap Visitor card worth it?

Is the Leap Visitor card worth it? The Leap Visitor Card provides you with unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, the Luas an the DART for a set fee. If you're exploring the city, it'll save you time and money if you use public transport to get around.


Can I pay for 3 people on my 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 ...


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.


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.