# Transportation in Ireland: 9 guides for new arrivals | Moving to Ireland > Buses and trains, the Leap card, and what happens to your driving licence depending on where it was issued. 9 step-by-step guides from the Moving to Ireland app. Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/ 🚌 # Transportation in Ireland Buses and trains, the Leap card, and what happens to your driving licence depending on where it was issued. 9 guides · about 23 minutes in total The guides below are in the order the app walks you through them — each one unblocks the next. The opening of every guide is free to read here; the full text is in the app. 1. 1 ### [Public Transportation System of Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/public-transportation-in-ireland/) Ireland has a relatively efficient public transport system that includes buses, trains, trams, and taxis. While it may not be as extensive as some other… 2 min read 2. 2 ### [Leap card](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/leap-card/) If you’re planning to use public transport in Ireland, you might have heard about the Leap Card. This rechargeable smart card is an essential item for… 2 min read 3. 3 ### [Driver's license in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/drivers-license-in-ireland/) Getting a driving license in Ireland is a relatively straightforward process, but it does require some time, effort, and preparation. In this article… 2 min read 4. 4 ### [Exchange a driving licence from a non-recognised state](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/exchange-your-existing-driving-license-non-recognized-state/) As you may have a valid driving license from a non recognized country, you can drive in Ireland for up to 12 months. Thereafter, you will need to obtain… 2 min read · For Non-recognised licence holders 5. 5 ### [Exchange a driving licence from a recognised state](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/exchange-your-existing-driving-license-recognized-state/) As you may have a driving license is from a country that is recognized by the Irish government, you can exchange it for an Irish driving license. To… 1 min read · For Recognised licence holders 6. 6 ### [Cycling in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/cycling-in-ireland/) Biking is a great way to explore and travel in Ireland, and renting a bike is a convenient and affordable option for visitors and residents alike. There… 3 min read 7. 7 ### [Bike to Work Scheme](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/bike-to-work-scheme/) The Bike-2-Work scheme is a government initiative designed to encourage people to cycle to work, by offering tax incentives on the purchase of bicycles… 3 min read 8. 8 ### [Which countries' driving licences can be exchanged in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/driving-licence-exchange-countries-list/) Whether you can swap your existing driving licence for an Irish one, or must start again with a learner permit, depends entirely on where your licence… 4 min read 9. 9 ### [Leap card fares 2026](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/transportation/leap-card-fares-2026/) The TFI Leap Card is the pay-as-you-go smart card for public transport across Ireland, and in Dublin it is the difference between a cheap commute and an… 4 min read ## Other sections - [🧳 Pre-move 8](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pre-move/) - [✅ Checklists 4](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/checklists/) - [🛂 Visas and permits 7](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/visas-and-permits/) - [🌍 Moving from 154](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/moving-from/) - [🐾 Pets 5](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/pets/) - [🪪 Paperwork 7](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/paperwork/) - [💼 Work and tax 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/work-and-tax/) - [🛒 Cost of living 8](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/cost-of-living/) - [🏠 Accommodation 12](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/accommodation/) - [📍 Where to live 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/where-to-live/) - [💡 Utilities 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/) - [🩺 Healthcare 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/healthcare/) - [🎓 Schooling 6](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/schooling/) Beyond the guides ## Plan the whole move from your phone Moving to Ireland turns 99 guides into a personal checklist. 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