
You can view these boundaries on our Dublin train map. The Short Hops Zone includes all stations in the Dublin area from Travelling within the Short Hop Zone will result in lower fares. Train fares in Dublin depend on how far you are travelling, and whether your journey takes place in the ‘Short Hop Zone’ or not. Tickets for Dublin trains (DART and Commuter) You can view the latest bus fares per stages here. For this reason - and to avail of cheaper fares - it is advisable to use a Leap Card for your travel on Dublin buses. You can buy tickets on buses from the driver - however, no change is provided and if you do not have the correct fare, you will not be refunded for any overpayment.

For certain routes, however, a flat fee applies: Xpresso buses (express services) and Route 90 (the bus between Dublin’s Connolly and Heuston mainline stations). Tickets for Dublin busesįor nearly all buses, prices are calculated according to the number of stages (stops) you travel on a bus for. How much you pay to travel in Dublin depends on the mode of transport you’re using and how far you are travelling. Public transport zones and ticket pricing in Dublin This means that you’ll need to allow enough time for delivery before your trip to Dublin.Īlternatively, you can purchase a Visitor Leap Card from the following outlets:īus and Travel Information Desk (Terminal 1 Arrivals)ĭublin Bus, 59 Upper O’Connell St, Dublin 1 Please note however that your Leap Card is not an e-ticket - your card will be delivered to your postal address. You can buy a Leap Card in advance of your visit to Dublin from the Leap Card website. The prices are as follows:Ī Leap Visitor Card allows you unlimited travel after the first time you use it (for the period you have selected) on the following public transport services:Īll Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead bus services (note: not valid on tours)ĭublin rail services in the Short Hop Zone Leap Visitor CardĪ ‘Leap Visitor Card’ is valid for 1, 3 or 7 days depending on how much you pay. Alternatively, you can order a Leap Card online. You can buy a regular Leap Card in a wide range of locations throughout Dublin - you can find an outlet near you on the Leap Card website. The regular Leap Card can be topped up with travel credit as and when required, and is best suited to people who commute regularly in Dublin, or for those who are going to be travelling around Dublin for over 7 days. There are two types of ‘Leap Card’: the regular version or a ‘Leap Visitor Card.’ Regular Leap Card This is a smartcard ticket which saves you up to 31% on your travel. However, it is cheaper to use a ‘Leap Card’ to travel around Dublin on public transport.

You can buy tickets for Dublin’s trains, trams and buses at individual stations or on buses.
