Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING AROUND DUBLIN
Bus
The
Dublin Bus Office
( 01-872 0000;
www.dublinbus.ie
;
59 Upper O'Connell St; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri,
9am-2pm Sat) has free single-route timetables for all its services. Buses run from around 6am (some start at 5.30am) to
about 11.30pm.
Bus Fares
Fares are calculated according to stages:
»
one to three stages: €1.65
»
four to seven stages: €2.15
»
eight to 13 stages: €2.40
»
14 to 23 stages: €2.80
»
More than 23 stages: €2.80 (inside Citizone; outer suburban journeys cost €4.40)
If you're travelling within the designated bus corridor zone (roughly between Parnell Sq to the north and St Stephen's
Green to the south) you can use the €0.65 special City Centre fare. You must tender exact change when boarding; any-
thing more and you will be given a receipt for reimbursement, only possible at the Dublin Bus main office. Avoid this by
getting a
Leap Card
(
www.leapcard.ie
), a plastic smart card available in most newsagents. Once you register it online,
you can top it up with whatever amount you need. When you board a bus, Luas or suburban train, just swipe your card
and the fare - usually 20% less than a cash fare - is automatically deducted.
Fare-Saver Passes
Fare saver passes:
Freedom Ticket
(adult/child €28/12) Three-day unlimited travel on all bus services, including Airlink and Dublin Bus
Hop-On, Hop-Off tours.
Adult (Bus & Rail) Short Hop
(one/three days €12/24.50) Valid for unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, DART and suburb-
an rail, but not Nitelink or Airlink.
Bus/Luas Pass
(one/seven days €8.10/32.80) Unlimited travel on both bus and Luas.
Family One-Day Short Hop
(€17.70) Valid for travel for one day for a family of two adults and two children aged under
16 on all bus and rail services except Nitelink, Airlink, ferry services and tours.
