What is TFI Leap Card?

The TFI Leap Card is is a reusable, pre-paid travel card for public transport across the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network. It offers:

TFI Leap Card can be used on the following services:

  • TFI Bus: Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, TFI Local Link
  • Rail: DART, Commuter Rail  Zones (1-4) , Cork–Cobh/Midleton lines
  • Luas
  • Private Operators: Ashbourne Connect, City Direct, Matthews Coaches, Wexford Bus, and more

Full list of operators & info TFI Leap Card website.

FAQs

TFI Leap Card Fares

Fare Capping (Zone 1 – TFI Dublin)

Zone 1: TFI Dublin Adult Young Adult (19-25)/Student Child (5-18)
Daily Cap €6.00 €3.00 €1.95
Weekly Cap (Mon-Sun) €24.00 €12.00 €7.80

With your TFI Leap Card, you can travel using any combination of:

  • Dublin Bus
  • Go-Ahead Ireland
  • Luas
  • DART
  • Commuter Rail (Zone 1.)

If you use multiple services in a day or week (Monday–Sunday), your fare is automatically capped. Once you reach the daily or weekly cap, no additional Travel Credit will be deducted for the rest of that period.

Find out more about TFI Leap Card Capping here.

Travel for up to 90 minutes across multiple TFI services in Dublin for:

  • €2.00 Adult
  • €1.00 Young Adult / Student
  • €0.65 Child

Valid on:

  • Dublin City Bus Services operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland (excluding Express services which cost €2.40)
  • Luas
  • Most DART & Commuter Rail services

More on TFI 90 Minute Fare

You can view your travel credit balance in several convenient ways:

  • Leap Top-Up App
    Use a compatible smartphone. Simply download the app and hold your card to the back of your phone.
  • Online Account
    Register and log in to view your balance and recent transactions. (Note: Transactions may take up to 24 hours to appear.)
  • PostPoint Agents
    Ask for a balance enquiry at PostPoint Agents and Post Offices nationwide.
  • Ticket Machines
    Follow the on screen instructions at Luas and Iarnród Éireann ticket machines.

If your card is registered, you can request a replacement or refund:

  • Adult, Child, and Student Cards
    Can be replaced or refunded. Personalised cards may require a new photo.

Important: Unregistered cards cannot be replaced or refunded.
We recommend registering your card as soon as you receive it.

For more details see www.leapcard.ie