The TFI 90-minute fare (TFI 90) applies to most journeys in the Dublin area whether you are using multiple services during 90 minutes or simply taking a single trip. TFI 90 applies to:
To get the TFI 90-minute fare, simply use your Leap Card as you normally would within 90 minutes. You must tap-on every time you board a service to demonstrate you hold a valid ticket for each journey:
As long as you tap-on your last service within 90 minutes of your first, you will qualify for the TFI 90-Minute Fare. You can see how much time you have left within your 90 minutes by checking your Leap Top-Up App.
| TFI Leap Card Fares | Adult | Young Adult (19-25)/ Student | Child (5-15) and (16-18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | €1.50 | €0.75 | €0.65 |
| TFI 90-Minute | €2.00 | €1.00 | €0.65 |
| Xpresso and Nitelink Services | €2.40 | €1.20 | €1.00 |
Yes, Zone 1 daily and weekly capping and the TFI 90-minute fare apply to all Dublin City Bus services (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), including the entirety of routes 33, 33a, 33x, 65, 65a, L1, L2, L3, X1 and X2 despite them crossing into Zone 2 geographically.
The TFI 90-Minute Fare is deducted at the start of the journey, and your second and subsequent journeys are free as long as you tap-on your card within 90 minutes of the first journey.
Yes, to pay the TFI 90 Minute Fare, the second and subsequent tap-on must be made within 90 minutes of the first one.
When you are availing of the TFI 90-Minute Fare on your Leap Card, you must always tap-on using a validator on the platform before boarding Luas and tap-off when leaving Luas. This will ensure you have a valid ticket for your journey and you won’t be at risk of receiving a Luas Standard Fare Notice for €100. It will also ensure you get the best value for your journey.
Yes. The TFI 90-minute fare applies to all routes across the Dublin City Bus Network (operated by Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland), including those that travel from Zone 1 to Zone 2.
