Fares · Limerick
Limerick bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Limerick: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs €1.35 (one journey, 0–11 fare stages (12+ stages €1.55)).
Tickets
- Single — adult Leap One journey, 0–11 fare stages (12+ stages €1.55)Bus Éireann city services. Young adult / student €0.65 (12+ stages €0.80), child €0.65 any distance. Cash single fares are sold by the driver but are not published online — Leap is up to 30% cheaper. Fares valid from 11 April 2022, checked 2026-09-26.€1.35
Passes and cards
- 24-hour ticket — Red Zone (Leap) 24 hours from first use, city servicesLoaded on a TFI Leap Card (buy from the driver with Travel Credit). Young adult / student €3.20, child €2.20. Fares valid from 11 April 2022, checked 2026-09-26.€3.80
- 7-day ticket — Red Zone (Leap) 7 days from first use, city servicesYoung adult / student €13.40, child €7.80. Fares valid from 11 April 2022, checked 2026-09-26.€16.80
- Monthly ticket — Red Zone (Leap) Calendar month, city servicesYoung adult / student €42.00, child €29.00. Sold at selected Leap agents. Fares valid from 11 April 2022, checked 2026-09-26.€60.00
Discounts and free travel
- Free travel — Children aged 0–4 travel free; children aged 5–8 travel free with a Child (5–8) TFI Leap Card. People aged 66+ resident in Ireland travel free under the Free Travel Scheme with a Public Services Card (Department of Social Protection); the pass is accepted on all TFI services. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
- Young adult & student discount — Young adults aged 19–25 and students (Young Adult / Student TFI Leap Card, personalised, ordered online) pay about 50% of the adult Leap fare. Child fares apply up to and including age 18 with a Child TFI Leap Card. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
Buying tickets and notes
- Where to buy — TFI Leap Cards are sold at 2,000+ agents (PostPoint shops, post offices) and online; top up with the Leap Top-Up app, at agents or at Luas / DART ticket machines. Cash fares are paid to the driver — exact fare, drivers do not give change. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
Leap Card, discounts and country-wide fares
Cards, free travel, discounts and rural fares that apply across the country.
- TFI Leap Card — adult Refundable deposit + €5 minimum top-up (€10 to start)Works nationwide on Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Luas, DART / commuter rail, Bus Éireann city and town services, TFI Local Link and selected commercial buses; up to 30% cheaper than cash. Child (5–15 and 16–18) cards: €3 deposit + €5 top-up; Young Adult (19–25) and Student cards: €5 + €5, personalised and ordered online only; Child 5–8 card is free and gives free travel. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.€5.00
- Where to buy a Leap CardAdult and Child (5–15) cards at 2,000+ TFI Leap agents (PostPoint shops, all post offices), some Irish Rail ticket machines in Dublin, or online. Personalised cards (Child 16–18, Young Adult, Student) online only. Top up with the Leap Top-Up app, at agents, on Luas / DART machines or with Auto Top-Up. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
- Free Travel Scheme & childrenPeople aged 66+ living permanently in Ireland travel free on all TFI services with a Public Services Card marked Free Travel (Department of Social Protection). Children 0–4 travel free; children 5–8 travel free with a Child (5–8) TFI Leap Card. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.Free
- Young Adult & Student Leap — 50% offYoung adults aged 19–25 and students (16–18 or 26+ in full-time education) get about 50% off adult Leap fares on TFI services nationwide and on selected commercial bus operators. Child fares (Child Leap Card) apply up to and including age 18. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
- TFI Local Link — rural busesFares depend on distance. Regular rural services: adult single from €1.50 cash (max €17.50) or from €1.10 with Leap (max €12.30); young adult / child single from €1.00 cash or €0.55 Leap; adult 7-day from €8.40 Leap. Door-to-Door services: adult single €1.00–€6.50 cash, child €0.50–€3.00. Free Travel Pass accepted; ask your local Local Link office for the exact fare. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
- Fare changes announced for 2027The NTA Fares Determination 2026 raises adult fares by about 15% on average from January 2027 — the first general increase since 2018: TFI 90 Minute Fare €2.00 → €2.30 (young adult €1.15, child €0.75), Dublin daily cap €6.00 → €6.90, weekly cap €24.00 → €27.60, town Leap single €1.50 → €1.65. Free travel for children under 9 and people aged 66+ stays. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Limerick?
Single — adult Leap: €1.35 (one journey, 0–11 fare stages (12+ stages €1.55)).
Is there a day pass in Limerick?
Yes — 24-hour ticket — Red Zone (Leap): €3.80.
Who travels free or at a discount in Limerick?
Free travel: Children aged 0–4 travel free; children aged 5–8 travel free with a Child (5–8) TFI Leap Card. People aged 66+ resident in Ireland travel free under the Free Travel Scheme with a Public Services Card (Department of Social Protection); the pass is accepted on all TFI services. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26. Young adult & student discount: Young adults aged 19–25 and students (Young Adult / Student TFI Leap Card, personalised, ordered online) pay about 50% of the adult Leap fare. Child fares apply up to and including age 18 with a Child TFI Leap Card. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Limerick?
Where to buy: TFI Leap Cards are sold at 2,000+ agents (PostPoint shops, post offices) and online; top up with the Leap Top-Up app, at agents or at Luas / DART ticket machines. Cash fares are paid to the driver — exact fare, drivers do not give change. Fares valid as of September 2026, checked 2026-09-26.
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Prices checked on 26 September 2026.