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Extra.ie
27-04-2025
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- Extra.ie
Here's what's changing about Dublin fares this week
Major changes are underway for public transport users as new fares are being implemented this week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will 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 touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
Extra.ie
24-04-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Taking the Bus or Train? Here's what's changing about Dublin fares next week!
Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Major changes are underway for Irish public transport users as new fares are being implemented as early as next week. Pic: Sam Boal/ Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin will remain unchanged, such as the TFI 90 minute fare. This will stay capped at €2 for Adult, €1 for Young Adult/Student and €0.65 for Child Leap Cards. This means you can use the TFI network around Dublin for 90 Minutes with your TFI Leap Card. It applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip and applies to: Dublin Bus (Except Express services which cost €2.40) Go-Ahead Ireland services in the Dublin City Bus network All Luas services Most DART and Commuter Rail services (zones 1 to 4 in the Short Hop Zone) In a shake-up from the National Transport Authority, fare zones from Dublin city centre are set to be extended from April 28. The TFI Daily Cap in Zone 1 will be €6/day for Adult, €3 for Young Adult/Student and €1.95 for Child Leap Cards. The Weekly cap will be €24 a week for Adult, €12 for Young Adult/Student and €7.80 for Child Leap Cards. A Monthly ticket will be €96 while an annual ticket will be €960. As of Monday, there will be four new Leap fare zones for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services covering a 50km radius from Dublin city centre. Pic: Getty Images From April 28th you will be able to buy zonal train tickets using the Leap Top-Up App. Zone 2 will cover areas including Gormanston, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Greystones. and Kilcoole. Zone 3 will cover areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town. Zone 4 will be furthest from the city centre and will include areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum. Adult Leap Card users will 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 touch-on again in Zone 1 within 90 minutes of your first tap. Bus customers in Dublin city using Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead services will experience no change, while Bus Éireann fare changes are planned for late May or early June 2025. More information on fare and zone changes is available here.
