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.
You can buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App.
The following single fares apply.
| Leap Travel Credit Fare | Adult | Young Adult / Child | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 (TFI 90 Minute Fare) | €2.00 | €1.00 | €0.65 |
| Zone 1 (Short fare) | €1.50 | €0.75 | – |
| Zone 2 (train to City Centre) | €3.90 | €1.95 | €1.95 |
| Zone 3 (train to City Centre) | €6.00 | €3.00 | €3.00 |
| Zone 4 (train to City Centre) | €7.50 | €3.75 | €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.
You can continue travelling within Zone 1 for free if you travel from Zones 2, 3 or 4 and tap-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap-on.
Example: Origin / Destination Leap single fares (PDF)
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 |
* Stations in Zone 2 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 |
Example: Origin / Destination Leap single fares (PDF)
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 Single mode Leap caps have been withdrawn and the multimode Leap cap has been reduced significantly.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:
If you already have a monthly or annual ticket it will continue to work as normal until it’s time to buy a new ticket.
The new ticket options have been simplified so you can buy a 30 day or annual ticket using the Leap Top Up App, or at www.leapcard.ie and load a ticket on your Leap Card. The price for a 30 day ticket for all eligible services in Zone 1 is €96 and annual ticket is €960.
The new monthly and annual Taxsaver tickets are available to order now for tickets valid from June 1st onwards for customers whose employers participate in the Taxsaver Scheme. Your employer must purchase a monthly or annual Taxsaver ticket on your behalf for you to avail of tax savings. More information is available at Taxsaver.ie.
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 to Kildare) commuter bus services.
Single Leap fares from rail stations in Zone 2 to City Centre are €3.90 for adult, and €1.95 for young adult, student and child. Daily, 7 day, 30 day or annual tickets can also be loaded onto your Leap Card that allow unlimited travel for their period of validity. For an interim period, customers in Zone 2 can buy a cheaper weekly ticket for €32 (Adult) and €16 (Young Adult / Child).
Yes, you can contact the Leap team on 0818 824 824 to get a refund. You can also contact them online at https://about.leapcard.ie/contact
You can use a Leap Card to pay single fares. Tickets can also be loaded onto your Leap Card that allow unlimited travel for the chosen period. For an interim period, customers in Zone 2 can buy a cheaper weekly ticket for €32 (Adult) and €16 (Young Adult / Child).
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.
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 commencing validity from 1st June 2025. 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.
No, you can pay for the ticket directly without adding credit to your Leap Card.
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.
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.
You need to make sure you have the latest updated Leap Top Up App version so that you can buy the latest tickets. Your App may update automatically, or you can do so manually by going to the App store.
