The above Leap fares allow any combination of Dublin City Bus service (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland)/ Luas/ DART and Commuter Rail travel within Zone 1.
If your Zone 1 Dublin City Bus service crosses into Zone 2, both the daily/weekly cap and the TFI 90-minute fare apply. Some of these services include bus routes: 33, 33a, 33x, 65, 65a, L1, L2, L3, X1 and X2.
Dublin Commuter Bus services (operated by Bus Éireann and Go-Ahead Ireland) are not eligible for the TFI 90 minute fare or capping.
If you use your Leap Travel Credit on a Dublin Commuter Bus service to travel into Zone 1, any additional travel within Zone 1 by bus, train, or tram will incur an additional charge.
You can buy a range of new prepaid zonal tickets using the Leap Top-Up app, which allow travel by TFI bus, train and Luas services.
The following single fares apply.
| Leap Travel Credit Fare | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 (train to City Centre) | €3.90 | €1.95 |
| Zone 3 (train to City Centre) | €6.00 | €3.00 |
| Zone 4 (train to City Centre) | €7.50 | €3.75 |
Adult Leap Card users need to have a minimum balance of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Card to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services.
To help calculate your fare on train, use the fares calculator.
| Leap Travel Credit Fare | Adult | Young Adult / Student / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 (bus to City Centre) | €3.70 | €1.85 |
| Zone 3 (bus to City Centre) | €5.30 | €2.65 |
| Zone 4 (bus to City Centre) | €6.30 | €3.15 |
To calculate your fare on Bus Éireann services, use the fares calculator.
Go-Ahead Ireland sample Dublin Commuter Origin/Destination fares.
Dublin Commuter Bus services (operated by Bus Éireann and Go-Ahead Ireland) are not eligible for the TFI 90 minute fare or capping.
If you use your Leap Travel Credit on a Dublin Commuter Bus service to travel into Zone 1, any additional travel within Zone 1 by bus, train, or tram will incur an additional charge.
Zonal tickets are available to load onto your Leap Card using the Leap Top-up App.
| Daily | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 (Capping) | €6.00 | €3.00/€1.95 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €10.00 | €5.00 |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €14.00 | €7.00 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €16.80 | €8.40 |
| Weekly | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 (Capping Mon – Sun) | €24.00 | €12.00 / €7.80 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €32.00* | €16.00* |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €56.00 | €28.00 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €67.20 | €33.60 |
*Zone 2 tickets are charged at €32 (Adult) and €16 (Young Adult / Child) for the weekly Leap product for an interim period.
| Monthly | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | €96.00 | €48.00 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €140.00 | €70.00 |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €196.00 | €98.00 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €235.20 | €117.60 |
| Daily | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | €6.00 | €3.00 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €9.25 | €4.65 |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €12.50 | €6.25 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €14.80 | €7.40 |
| Weekly | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | €24.00 | €12.00 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €31.00* | €15.50* |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €50.00 | €25.00 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €59.00 | €29.50 |
*Zone 2 tickets are charged at €31 (Adult) and €15.50 (Young Adult / Child) for the weekly Leap product for an interim period.
| Monthly | Adult | Young Adult / Child |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | €96.00 | €48.00 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | €129.50 | €64.75 |
| Zones 1, 2 and 3 | €175.00 | €87.50 |
| Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 | €206.85 | €103.45 |
All zonal ticket types allow unlimited travel on TFI bus, train and Luas services within Zone 1.
The new fares are based on the National Transport Authority’s Fares Strategy published in 2024. The objective of this strategy is to ensure a more consistent, seamless fare structure for passengers across the Transport for Ireland (TFI) public transport network.
While the number of customers affected by this is relatively low, NTA intends to assess the feasibility of the introduction of a Leap Card zonal ticket for journeys that begin in zone 2, 3 or 4, but that don’t include travel to or through the Zone 1. If it is decided to proceed with these tickets following the assessment, it is likely to take several months to implement.
Most fares in Zone 1 remain unchanged. The 90-minute fare is unchanged. Single mode Leap caps have been withdrawn and the multimode Leap cap has been reduced significantly. The multimode cap allows you travel on any combination of Dublin City Bus/ Luas/ DART and Commuter Rail within Zone 1 at a capped price of:
Dublin Commuter Bus services are not eligible for the TFI 90 minute fare or capping.
Yes, the TFI 90 minute fare as well as Zone 1 daily/weekly Leap capping applies to all routes across the TFI Dublin city bus network, including those operating in Zone 2. 30 day and annual Zone 1 tickets also include all routes across the TFI Dublin city bus network, including those operating in Zone 2. The TFI 90 minute fare, fare caps and tickets do not apply to Bus Éireann or Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin commuter bus services.
No, you can pay for the ticket directly without adding credit to your Leap Card.
Daily, 7 day and 30 day tickets are available to buy on the Leap Top-up App and at www.leapcard.ie
7 day and 30 day tickets are valid from date of first use on TFI services.
TaxSaver monthly and annual tickets are available to buy through your employer. For information on Taxsaver products, please visit Taxsaver.ie. Monthly and annual Taxsaver tickets are valid from the first day of a selected month.
You can also buy 30 day and annual ticket directly from the Leap Top Up App and www.leapcard.ie but you will not get Taxsaver tax savings if you do so.
Yes, you can get an adult Leap Card at selected ticket machines in the old Short Hop Zone, but generally not in zone 3, and 4. You can also buy a Leap Card online at www.leapcard.ie. Adult and Child Leap Cards are also available in a range of shops. See www.leapcard.ie to find the shop that’s closest to you.
Yes, for adult Leap Card users from 28th April, if travelling entirely within Zone 1 and you are an adult, you must have a minimum balance of €1.00 on your Leap Card before you commence your rail journey. If travelling to or from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and you are an adult, you must have a minimum balance of €2.50 on your Leap Card before you commence your rail journey.
The new pre-paid zonal tickets allow travel on eligible TFI services within Zone 1 at no extra charge. In addition, having a valid pre-paid ticket will allow travel on TFI town bus services (including Drogheda, Navan, Balbriggan) within Zones 2, 3 and 4.
TFI Local Link services are not included in the new Leap Zonal Fare structure. This may be reviewed in the future.
