How much is it on Dublin Bus?

Dublin City Bus Network

Do Dublin buses take cards?

Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Go Ahead, Dublin Bus and Luas all accept Leap Cards on some or all of their services. The contactless element is not the only advantage as Leap Card fares can be up to 31% cheaper than cash tickets.

Do you need to tap off on buses?

Customers just have to tap their bank card or phone on the ticket machine as they board the bus, then tap it again on the “exit reader” as they disembark. A bus company spokeswoman said: “You will be charged the full single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.”

Can you pay with phone on bus?

Using a mobile payment to pay as you go is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands. You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services: Apple Pay.

Can I pay on bus with debit card?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

Where can I buy a Dublin Bus Ticket?

Valid on Dublin Bus scheduled services including Airlink and Xpresso (excluding Nitelink, Tours, Special Events and Private Contract services). Rambler tickets can be bought and loaded on to a Leap Card here or at any Payzone outlet. Register your Leap Card to protect against loss or theft.

How do I get child fare on Dublin Bus?

● To avail of this fare, simply present your Leap Card to the smart card reader on the right hand side as you enter the bus. Customers 16 to 18 years of age must use a personalised Child Leap Card to avail of child fares. Auto Top-up allows you to automatically top-up your Leap Card with Travel Credit directly from your bank account.

Is there a cap on fares on Dublin Bus?

There is also a multi-operator cap if you are travelling on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART and Commuter Rail. The daily cap is €10.00 and the weekly cap is €40.00. When the cap is reached you should continue to touch on as normal to have a valid ticket. Any fares paid on Airlink and Tours do not count towards the cap.

How is the price of a bus in Dublin calculated?

For nearly all buses, prices are calculated according to the number of stages (stops) you travel on a bus for. 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).