15-05-2025
Leap Card users warned as new fare zones introduced
Transport for Ireland have confirmed the addition of four new fare zones in Dublin and surrounding areas, which came into effect from April 28.
Most fares in Zone 1: TFI Dublin remain unchanged, though there are some changes in other zones.
Bus Éireann fare changes are set to come into effect from June 2025. Transport for Ireland have confirmed the addition of four new fare zones in Dublin and surrounding areas, which came into effect from April 28. Pic: Shutterstock
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The TFI 90 minute fare in Zone 1 remains unchanged at €2 for an adult; €1 for a young adult/ student and 65c for child leap cards.
A daily cap of €6/day for adult; €3 for young adult/student and €1.95 for child leap cards is in place to allow any combination of Dublin City Bus services. The TFI 90 minute fare in Zone 1 remains unchanged at €2 for an adult; €1 for a young adult/ student and 65c for child leap cards. Pic: TFI
A cap of €24/week for adults; €12 for young adult/ students and €7.80 for child leap cards is also in place while the monthly and annual cap is €96 and €960 respectively.
TFI say: '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.' Adult Leap Card users are warned they need a minimum of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Cards to travel on Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail services. Pic: Nicola_K_Photos/Shutterstock
For Commuter Zones 2, 3 and 4, passengers can buy zonal train tickets via the Leap Top-Up App.
Zone 2 covers areas including Gormanstown, Skerries, Kilcock, Sallins & Naas, Grestones and Kilcoole.
Zone 3 covers areas including Drogheda, Enfield, Newbridge and Wicklow Town.
Zone 4 includes areas such as Kildare Town and Rathdrum.
Adult Leap Card users are warned they need a minimum of €2.50 on their TFI Leap Cards 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,' TFI stated.
