On Mon 9th May 2022, the Young Adult TFI Leap Card was introduced to give young adults aged between 19 and 23 years in Ireland discounted fares on public transport. The Young Adult TFI Leap Card is available from your 19th birthday until the end of your 24th birthday month, eg. if you turn 24 years old on the 9th of June, the card will be valid until the 30th of June.

With the Young Adult TFI Leap Card you can avail of discounted cash fares using a Young Adult TFI Leap Card as ID. Using the Young Adult TFI Leap Card you also receive discounted pay-as-you-go fares on Luas and other public transport As a young adult, there are various ways you can pay for Luas travel. Some offer better value than others so make sure you check out your options.

Apply for a Young Adult TFI Leap Card.

If you are a student currently studying in Ireland, you can avail of discounted fares using a Student TFI Leap Card. Click here for further info. 


Why get a Young Adult TFI Leap Card?


TFI Leap Card Pay-As-You-Go fares are cheaper than Luas Cash Fares and TFI Leap Card Young Adult Caps, 1 Day (€2.80) and Weekly (€11.00), limit the amount you pay on Luas. To avail of Luas Student 7 Day or 30 Day tickets, you must use a valid Young Adult or Student TFI Leap Card as ID.


Student 7 Day and 30 Day tickets are available from all Luas Ticket Machines. Young Adult TFI Leap Cards are accepted as ID for Student tickets.


Luas Young Adult TFI Leap Card Fares


Young Adult TFI Leap Card Fares
TFI 90 Minute Fare€1.00
Short Fare€0.65


Luas Young Adult TFI Leap Card Caps

TFI Leap Card automatically caps your spend on Luas. You can't spend more than the Caps.

Luas Young Adult 1 Day TFI Leap Card Cap: €2.80

Luas Young Adult Weekly (Mon-Sun) TFI Leap Card Cap: €11.00


Multi-Operator Young Adult TFI Leap Card Caps

TFI Leap Card automatically caps your spend when you use more than just Luas. You can't spend more than the Caps.

Young Adult 1 Day TFI Leap Card Cap: €4.00

Young Adult Weekly (Mon-Sun) TFI Leap Card Cap: €16.00


Luas Young Adult & Student Tickets

Holders of Young Adult TFI Leap Cards can avail of discounted 7 Day and 30 Day Student tickets. *


 7 Day30 Day
ZonesRed & Green LineRed & Green Line
1 zone€10.00€38.00
2 zones€12.00€47.00
3 zones€14.00€55.00
4 zones€14.00€55.00
5-8 zones€15.60€61.00


7 Day tickets are valid for an unlimited number of trips for 7 consecutive days within the chosen zones.

30 Day tickets are valid for an unlimited number of trips for 30 consecutive days within the chosen zones. 

* Young Adults must carry a valid ID in the form of a Young Adult TFI Leap Card when travelling with 7 Day or 30 Day Luas Student tickets. Holders of Young Adult TFI Leap Cards must write the card number in the space provided on the ticket. If the ID number on the ticket does not match the ID number on the Young Adult TFI Leap Card, the ticket is not valid, and you will be issued a Standard Fare Notice for €100. Young Adult and Student TFI Leap Cards are the only accepted form of ID for Luas Student tickets.


Luas Young Adult & Student Flexi Tickets

Luas Student 7 Day Flexi tickets allow unlimited travel across both lines for 7 days from and including the date of purchase. Luas Student 30 Day Flexi tickets allow unlimited travel across both lines for 30 days from and including the date of purchase. Young Adults can avail of Student tickets on Luas, provided you have a valid Young Adult TFI Leap Card.

Luas Student* 7 Day: €15.60

Luas Student* 30 Day: €61.00

* Young Adults must carry a valid ID in the form of a Young Adult TFI Leap Card when travelling with 7 Day or 30 Day Luas Student Flexi tickets. Holders of Young Adult TFI Leap Cards must write the card number in the space provided on the ticket. If the ID number on the ticket does not match the ID number on the Young Adult TFI Leap Card, the ticket is not valid, and you will be issued a Standard Fare Notice for €100. Young Adult and Student TFI Leap Cards are the only accepted form of ID for Luas Student tickets.


Luas Adult / Young Adult / Student Single & Return Tickets

Below are the Luas Adult / Young Adult / Student paper ticket prices for comparison.


ZonesSingleReturn
1 zone€1.70€3.00
2 zones€2.20€3.80
3 zones€2.50€4.30
4 zones€2.50€4.30
5 - 8 zones€2.60€4.40


Remember, TFI Leap Card fares are cheaper than Luas Cash Fares. Apply for a Young Adult TFI Leap Card if you are eligible and save money on your Luas travel. Click to apply for a Young Adult TFI Leap Card.


Please click here to view the Luas Summary Fares PDF.


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