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Download the mLink app from the App Store or Google Play. It works on supported iPhone and Android devices.

Standard data charges may apply when downloading or using the app. The mLink app is only available on iPhone and Android devices. It is not available on BlackBerry or Windows phones.

Buying a Metro / Glider ticket

  1. Choose Metro / Glider.
  2. Select the route you normally travel on.
  3. The App will then offer you a range of ticket types to buy.
  4. If you choose a single ticket you will be asked to pick your Metro corridor / route of travel. All Metro tickets activate immediately after purchase.
  5. Select your ticket and add it to the Basket or choose 'Buy Now'.
  6. Once your basket is complete choose 'Buy Now'.
  7. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  8. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying a Foyle Metro ticket

  1. Choose Ulsterbus
  2. Select your Foyle Metro Ticket version and add it to the Basket or choose 'Buy Now'.
  3. Once your basket is complete choose 'Buy Now'.
  4. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  5. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying a NI Railways ticket

  1. Choose the Rail Stations you want to travel From and To.
  2. The app will show available tickets and fares.
  3. Select your ticket and add it to the Basket or choose 'Buy Now'.
  4. Single and Day tickets start straight away. Weekly, monthly and 3 Day Flexi tickets must be activated within 3 days.
  5. Once your basket is complete choose 'Buy Now'.
  6. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  7. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready for use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying a yLink or 24+ Rail Smartcard ticket

  1. Tick the box to register your yLink or 24+ Rail Smartcard.
  2. Enter the number shown on the front of your card.
  3. Select Metro or NI Railways and buy a ticket.
  4. Then Follow the steps above depending on which ticket (Metro or NI Railways) you have chosen.

Buying an Airport Express 300 bus ticket

  1. Choose Airport Express 300.
  2. The app will show available tickets and fares.
  3. Select your ticket and add it to the Basket or choose 'Buy Now'.
  4. Once your basket is complete choose 'Buy Now'.
  5. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  6. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying a Goldliner ticket

  1. Choose Goldliner.
  2. Select Destination location from list or using map.
  3. Select Boarding location from list or using map.
  4. Or select the route you normally travel on to narrow down your boarding / alighting.
  5. Select your ticket and add it to the Basket or choose ‘Buy Now’.
  6. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  7. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying an Ulsterbus Craigavon off-peak day ticket

  1. Choose Ulsterbus.
  2. Select your Craigavon ticket version and add it to the Basket or choose 'Buy Now'.
  3. Once your basket is complete choose 'Buy Now'.
  4. Check your Order, remove any unwanted tickets, apply any Voucher Codes you have, enter your Payment Details (credit, debit card or PayPal), choose whether the ticket(s) are for you or if you want to gift to another registered mLink user and then select 'Purchase'.
  5. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Buying an Ulsterbus/Urby ticket

  1. Choose Ulsterbus/Urby.
  2. Choose your destination from the list or map.
  3. Choose where you want to start your journey.
  4. You can also select your usual route to help find the right journey.
  5. Select your ticket and add it to the Basket or choose ‘Buy Now’.
  6. Check your order, enter your payment details and select 'Purchase'. You can also add voucher codes or send tickets to another mLink user.
  7. Your order is then processed and once payment is successful your tickets are ready to use within your Ticket Wallet in-app.

Your Ticket Wallet

  1. Your Ticket Wallet has three sections: Active, Ready to Use and Expired.
  2. Ready to use - Tickets available for activation are under the 'Ready to use' tab.
  3. Expired - Tickets that can no longer be used are shown under the 'Expired' tab.
  4. Change your personal details by choosing 'Option' and updating these under 'Your account'. 

Using your current ticket

  1. Quick access to your most recently activated ticket, ready for display to staff for inspection. mLink tickets should always be shown to the driver, conductor or any Translink staff when requested.
  2. Activate your ticket before you board. Make sure your phone has enough battery for your journey. If you cannot show a valid ticket, you may need to buy another ticket.
  3. If your journey goes beyond the Metro area, you must buy an Ulsterbus ticket from the driver before you travel. If you purchase a Metro single, please select the appropriate zone you intend to travel within.
  4. If you travel beyond the station shown on your ticket, you must buy another ticket before continuing your journey.

Ticket transfer

mLink tickets can be transferred to use for travel on NI Railways, Ulsterbus or Goldliner services after 6.30pm for the same journey and within the date validity of the ticket (within Northern Ireland only).

To use ticket transfer, show your valid mLink ticket to the driver, conductor or another member of staff.

Eligible tickets for transfer are as follows: 

Ulsterbus / Goldliner:

  • mLink Tickets 
  • Day Return 
  • 1 Month Return 
  • Sunday Bus Rambler Ticket 

NI Railways:

  • mLink Tickets 
  • Paper Day Ticket 
  • Paper 3 Day Select Return 
  • Paper Weekly Ticket 
  • Paper Monthly Ticket 
  • Sunday Day Tracker