# TFI Go — Buy tickets from your phone

> Mobile ticketing for Transport for Ireland bus services. (iPhone/iPad app by National Transport Authority.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfi-go/id1511970101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Transport Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/590250803)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2021-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfi-go/id1511970101/reviews.md

## What is TFI Go?

The TFI Go App allows you to buy tickets for participating Transport for Ireland bus services and participating commercial bus operators directly from your phone. Your ticket is downloaded to the TFI Go App and can be used to travel straight away. There’s no need for printing, simply activate your ticket before each journey and show it to the driver while boarding.


To avail of discounted Young Adult and Student fares a valid TFI Young Adult or Student Leap Card must be shown to the driver when boarding.


Features:
• Single, two Journey and ten Journey tickets available for Adults and Young Adults and Students 
• One day and seven-day zonal tickets available in cities.
• Search for a ticket between your origin and destination, or choose the zone you are travelling in.
• Buy and download tickets directly to your phone.
• Save a payment card for faster future purchases.
• Tickets valid for use up to 28 days after purchase.
• Search for and save your favourite Operators.

## Key features

- Buy bus tickets on your phone
- Download tickets directly
- Activate tickets before travel
- Single, two, and ten journey tickets
- One-day and seven-day zonal tickets
- Save payment cards for quick purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfi-go/id1511970101/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Monkey could vibe code better app

*2026-07-03, version 2.0.8*

This has to be the worst app to ever exist. What kind of pile of hot mess is this. How would a tourist know which operator to select why not just to and from and show all available routes? Even when selecting an operator the to and from won’t work unless you know the right route!!!!! Might as well get out the compass and start going on foot. Useless app I wish I could give 0 stars

### 1/5 — Just sell me a ticket

*2026-06-09, version 2.0.8*

Worst transport app I’ve ever used! I just wanted a single ticket for a zone 1 journey, but couldn’t find that anywhere. Deleted the app and paid contactless on the bus.

### 1/5 — Disappointing App and Bus service

*2026-06-07*

We had a very disappointing experience with both the app and the bus service in Cork. The app is poorly designed, difficult to navigate, and not user-friendly at all. It was confusing not only to locate where we want to go, to figure out how to buy a ticket in the first place, but even access tickets that had already been purchased. We spent around 15 minutes trying to find the approximate location, and figure out how to find the operator name, which was missing in the list. To make matters worse, the 208 bus route was missing from the list, making it even more difficult to use the app properly.
When we asked the bus driver for help locating our purchased ticket, he was extremely rude and unhelpful. Rather than assisting us with an issue caused by the app, he insisted that we buy another ticket. We ended up paying twice because of a problem that was not our fault.
A ticketing app should be simple and reliable, and staff should be willing to help passengers when issues arise. Unfortunately, neither the app nor the customer service met even basic expectations. I hope significant improvements are made to the app's functionality and that drivers receive better customer service training.

### 1/5 — Worst app !

*2026-06-03*

This app sucks so bad and literally won’t load properly and I had tor enter my information like 100 times.  Couldn’t ride the bus because of it. Please redo this app !!!

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2026-05-29, version 2.0.8*

this app doesn't work

### 1/5 — unclear and without Dublin

*2026-05-17, version 2.0.8*

This app sounds like its valid for ticket booking especially Dublin, as the busses also show TFI. However, its not including Dublin. Some areas in Ireland and different bus companies are included. May be more helpful for cross-country travel. Unfortunately not self explanatory

### 1/5 — Incredibly long loading screens and inconsistent

*2026-05-02*

The app has incredibly long loading times especially when trying to buy a ticket. Half the time it doesn’t even work.

### 1/5 — Worst bus app

*2026-03-31, version 2.0.8*

Out of all the countries I’ve been to, this is the worst bus app. How on earth am I supposed to know which operator to choose if I’m not a local. Had to go on a massive walk to a Spar to buy a physical card.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-03-03, version 2.0.8*

Doesn’t have Dublin Bus as an operator to select from. Worse app.

### 1/5 — Absolutely useless

*2026-01-20*

Why? Why? Why even issue this app when it is so absolutely useless. I should be able to put in my origin and destination and the option worked everything out for me, date and times and affairs presented and easily understood way. That is not found here. Do not waste your time as you most certainly will waste quite a bit of time trying to figure things out until you hit the wall and realize it is useless.

## Frequently asked questions about TFI Go

### What is TFI Go?

TFI Go is a mobile application that allows users to purchase tickets for participating Transport for Ireland bus services and commercial bus operators directly from their smartphone. Once purchased, tickets are downloaded to the app and can be used immediately for travel.

### How do I use the tickets I buy?

After purchasing and downloading your ticket to the TFI Go app, you simply need to activate it before each journey. You then show the activated ticket to the driver while boarding the bus. There is no need to print tickets.

### What types of tickets can I buy?

The app offers various ticket options including single, two-journey, and ten-journey tickets for Adults, Young Adults, and Students. Additionally, one-day and seven-day zonal tickets are available for city travel. You can search for tickets by origin and destination or by zone.

### Are there any discounts available?

Yes, discounted Young Adult and Student fares are available. To avail of these fares, a valid TFI Young Adult or Student Leap Card must be presented to the driver when boarding the bus.

### How long are my tickets valid for?

Tickets purchased through the TFI Go app are valid for use up to 28 days after the purchase date. This provides flexibility for your travel plans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2026-01-08

This new version of the app contains some minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.5 — 2023-11-17

This new version of the app contains some minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.4 — 2023-08-02

•	Search for your favourite Operators
•	Save your favourite Operators
•	Bug fixes

### 2.0.3 — 2022-09-02

• Discounted Young Adult and Student tickets
• Tickets for participating Commercial Bus Operator services
• TFI Local Link Regional tickets 
• Bug fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2022-05-18

•	Introduction of Young Adult\Student profile
•	New Bus Éireann Regional tickets
•	New TFI Local Link Regional tickets

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