Transit Apps in Ireland

Public transportation apps, curated for travelers visiting Ireland.

Last updated: August 20268 sources

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What to know about Transit in Ireland

Ireland's official public-transport tools are split by task.

Best Transit apps in Ireland (2026)

TFI LiveEssential

Official national journey planner and live departures for TFI bus, tram and rail services.

Pro tip: Use it for the official stop and service alert, but allow extra time and cross-check a critical departure with the operator.

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Leap Top UpEssential

Official NFC app for checking and topping up a physical TFI Leap Card and viewing its recent use and fare caps.

Pro tip: Your phone does not replace the card. Confirm NFC compatibility, top up before boarding and keep the physical Leap Card accessible.

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TFI Go

Mobile tickets for participating Bus Éireann, TFI Local Link and selected commercial bus operators.

Pro tip: It does not sell Dublin Bus tickets. Open the purchased ticket before boarding because logins and ticket display can be slow.

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Buy a physical TFI Leap Card for Dublin Bus, Luas and DART or commuter rail, then use Leap Top Up on an NFC-capable phone to check the balance, add value, collect a purchased ticket and see fare-cap progress. The phone does not become the Leap Card. General bank-card and phone-wallet tapping across the core TFI network is planned for 2028, so a contactless bank card is not currently a universal Dublin ticket. Some TFI Local Link buses are receiving contactless payment during a phased 2026 rollout, but check the specific route rather than assuming it is available.

TFI Live is the official national journey planner and live-departure app for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead, Luas, Irish Rail and Local Link. Use it for service notices and stop information, but allow a margin because real-time predictions and the interface receive frequent reliability complaints. Cross-check a critical journey with the operator and the stop display. TFI Go sells mobile tickets for participating Bus Éireann, Local Link and commercial bus services.

It is not a Dublin Bus ticket wallet and does not replace a Leap Card. Find the route and operator first, buy the correct product, and activate it only when the app's instructions require because unused and active tickets have different validity rules. TFI Go has persistent reports of slow logins and failed ticket display, so open it before the bus arrives and keep another permitted payment method. A Leap Visitor Card can suit concentrated Dublin travel, but compare its coverage and collection point with ordinary pay-as-you-go use before purchase.