Using your TFI Leap Card on DART & Commuter Rail

TFI Leap Card can be used on all DART & Commuter Rail services in Zones 1-4 .

The TFI 90-Minute fare applies to journeys made on Dublin City Bus services (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), Luas, DART and commuter rail services in Zone 1: TFI Dublin City when using a TFI Leap Card.

TFI Leap Card Fares

TFI Leap Card Fares  Adult Young Adult (19-23) Child (5-15) and (16-18)
Short €1.50 €0.75 €0.65
TFI 90 Minute €2.00 €1 €0.65
Xpresso and Nitelink Services €2.40 €1.20 €1.00

Cork Commuter Rail services (Cork – Cobh/Midleton):

TFI Leap Card can be used to travel on the Cork – Cobh/Midleton commuter services.

Mallow has been introduced into the commuter rail fares area. This means that an adult can travel from Mallow to Cork city or any other station within the Cork commuter area for just €3.90 when paying with TFI Leap Card.

Please note: TFI Leap Card cannot be used on intercity train services.

Using your TFI Leap Card on train services

When travelling by rail with your TFI Leap Card, tap-on and tap-off using the Validator / Gate when entering and exiting the station or platform.
You will hear a tone when you successfully tap-on and off
Note: A default fare is deducted from your Travel Credit when you tap-on.  When you tap-off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card.  If you forget to tap-off, the default fare will be the final fare charged for the journey.

You can check your Travel Credit balance and Top-Up your TFI Leap Card at ticket machines in stations in Dublin.

Visit www.irishrail.ie for more details about using your TFI Leap Card on train services.