Cheaper than Dubin Bus ... but why?

Eddie · 12-10-2014, 20:40

You'd normally expect to pay more for a train... it's usually quicker and more comfortable.

Yet comparable single fare journeys I make using Cash / Leap card are cheaper by Dart. Why?

Mark Gleeson · 13-10-2014, 08:17

Leap fares on Irish Rail started out being based on half the return fare so less than two singles add in that there is a sweet spot in that Dublin Bus charge max fare after 13 stages, at that point the Irish Rail fare is cheaper

Obviously there comes a point when this swaps over and Irish Rail is a lot more expensive

12-10-2014, 20:40	#1
Eddie Really Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 258	Cheaper than Dubin Bus ... but why? You'd normally expect to pay more for a train... it's usually quicker and more comfortable. Yet comparable single fare journeys I make using Cash / Leap card are cheaper by Dart. Why?

13-10-2014, 08:17	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Leap fares on Irish Rail started out being based on half the return fare so less than two singles add in that there is a sweet spot in that Dublin Bus charge max fare after 13 stages, at that point the Irish Rail fare is cheaper Obviously there comes a point when this swaps over and Irish Rail is a lot more expensive __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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