What is a short fare?
What is a short fare? The short fares applies to a journey on any single route up to approx. 2km to 3km in length, so some variances will exist in relation to distances people can travel on the short fare.
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 paying for bus with Leap Card cheaper than cash?
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.
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.
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 age is free on Dublin Bus?
Children under 5 years of age can travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult provided that during busy periods, the child does not occupy a seat to the exclusion of another customer.
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.
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.
Is there a weekly limit on a Leap Card?
The Weekly cap (Mon – Sun) adds up the credit used each day and may be reached before the Daily cap towards the end of the week. In these cases the amount deducted from your card will stop at the Weekly cap (Mon – Sun) value. This is normal and all subsequent travel is free until the end of the week (Monday 4:29am).
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.
Can you use bank card on Dublin Bus?
Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins. This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
What happens if you dont tap your card off the bus?
If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.