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TICKETS AND TRAVEL CARDS

The easiest and quickest way to purchase tickets is to download the free mLink mobile ticketing app. mLink is also a contactless method that limits contact between our staff and passengers.

Pre-paid tickets and travel cards are available online or on the mLink ticketing app. If buying on board please use contactless when possible.

You can also pay as you go by paying on board bus services, at stations or from train conductors (when no Translink employee is available at train station). Tickets can also be purchased at ticket vending machines before you board for Glider services. This will normally be the standard fare although some special offer discounts are available. 

We have a range of pre-pay travel cards designed to save you money and offer convenience. Many of the travel cards are available to buy online and offer significant cost savings on the standard fare.

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Travelcards

Translink's pre-paid travelcards are a great way to save time and money. You can learn more about our range of great value travelcards by clicking the button below.

3 Day Flexi Ticket

Available on train services – unlimited travel on any 3 days out of 7 between two chosen rail stations within Northern Ireland. Available to purchase on the mLink app, ideal if you want the flexibility to travel any 3 days of the week. The 7 day expiry is set when the 1st day of travel is activated.

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Buy On Board

Travel cards not for you? Paying on board or in station might be the more convenient way for you to travel. Check out our special offers as promotional discounts are often available.

Contactless payment is available on board Translink bus services. Learn more about contactless payment here.

Using Glider services - you need to buy your ticket before you board at the ticket vending machine (TVM). TVM's are at every Glider halt and you can pay by cash or card.

Insufficient Change

You will be given a card if you have tendered a large banknote and the bus driver has insufficient change available. Translink bus drivers have been instructed to adhere to the following Company procedure:

  • The driver has issued you with a valid ticket for your journey and collected the banknote.

  • If the driver acquires change along the route you will receive your change before disembarking, if not the driver will obtain the correct change at the bus station.

  • If you are not travelling to a bus station where change can be obtained, please provide the driver with your name and details of where you would like to collect your change (Metro passengers can collect at Metro Short Strand Depot or at a chosen Metro location).

Delay Repay

NI Railways operates a Delay-Repay scheme which represents a fairer way to compensate our passengers across the local network when things go wrong. More about delay-repay scheme

Fare Evasion

Fare evasion is a criminal offence that could lead to a court appearance and a fine of up to £1000. More about fare evasion

Useful Links

You can also use the following links to plan a journey, find a timetable, or find more information about accessibility onboard Translink bus and rail services. If you have been unable to find the information you need or have any feedback, you can also contact us;