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What Is Transport for Ireland (TfI)?

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what is transport for ireland (tfi)?

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Transport for Ireland (TfI) is the public-facing brand of Ireland’s transport authority that coordinates and promotes public transport, provides passenger information and integrated ticketing, and sets standards for service delivery.
Key points
  • What it is: TfI is the consumer brand used by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to present a single, joined-up public-transport experience across Ireland (especially the Greater Dublin Area / Dublin). It does not usually operate buses or trains itself but plans, funds, regulates and contracts services.
  • Main roles:
    • Coordinating and branding bus, rail and tram services so passengers see consistent information and signage.
    • Providing integrated trip planning and real-time information (website and apps).
    • Managing and promoting integrated ticketing systems such as the Leap Card.
    • Setting accessibility, customer service and information standards for operators.
    • Planning and supporting major public-transport projects and service improvements.
  • Services covered: information and branding for operators including Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Luas, Local Link and various private/contracted services across Ireland.
  • Passenger tools: TfI offers a journey planner and real-time arrival info via tfi.ie and the TfI smartphone apps (often called “TfI Journey Planner” or “TfI Go”), and supports Leap Card top-ups and fare information.
  • Who runs it: the National Transport Authority (a state agency) is responsible for policy, regulation and funding; TfI is the public-facing identity used to present services to users.
If you want, I can show how to use the TfI journey planner or explain Leap Card fares and top-up options.

Last updated: Mon Aug 18, 2025