Children under 5 years old are entitled to travel for free on any Iarnród Éireann services when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Children should not occupy seats required for other fare paying passengers.
Those who wish to book a seat on reservable trains for a child under five years of age, may do so only by selecting the "Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option on the journey planner.
Children from 5-8 years old, on intercity trains, can use a child ticket. From 19-25 years old, a Young Adult/Student ticket is available.
Children from 5-8 years old can avail of the Child Leap Card. This can be used across the TFI network. They must tap on and off trains, buses, etc, as normal, and will travel for free. They can use this Child Leap Card until their ninth birthday. The TFI network includes Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, TFI Local Link, and TFI Bikes.