You must pay for parking at a Ticket Machine on the platform after leaving your vehicle but before boarding the tram for all Luas Park & Rides except Tallaght. Don't forget your Registration Number as you will need this to buy your parking ticket.
Click here for information on how to pay for parking at Luas Park & Ride Car Parks.
- Book your parking for Balally, Stillorgan, Sandyford, Carrickmines, Red Cow and Cheeverstown Park & Ride on the APCOA Connect website
- Book your parking for Tallaght Park & Rideon the Best Parks website
Click on a car park below for further information:
| Car parks close to Luas Green Line | Car parks close to Luas Red Line |
|---|---|
| Balally Park & Ride | Red Cow Park & Ride |
| Stillorgan Park & Ride | Cheeverstown Park & Ride |
| Sandyford Park & Ride | Tallaght Park & Ride |
| Carrickmines Park & Ride |
Parking Tariffs for Luas Customers
A range of parking options are available at the Ticket Machines or via APCOA connect, including monthly, weekly, 1 Day and 4-hourly tickets.
Annual passes are available via APCOA connect.
| P&R | 1/2 Day Pass (4 hours) | 1 Day Pass (24 hours) | Weekly Pass (7 days) | Monthly Pass | Annual Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillorgan P&R | €2.00 | €4.00 | €20.00 | €80.00 | €800.00 |
| Sandyford P&R | €2.00 | €4.00 | €20.00 | €80.00 | €800.00 |
| Red Cow P&R | €2.00 | €4.00 | €20.00 | €80.00 | €800.00 |
| Balally P&R | €2.50 | €5.00 | €25.00 | €100.00 | €1,000.00 |
| Carrickmines P&R | €1.50 | €3.00 | €15.00 | €60.00 | €600.00 |
| Cheeverstown P&R | €1.00 | €2.00 | €10.00 | €40.00 | €400.00 |
| Clamp Release Fee | €80.00 | - | - | - | - |
*All tariffs inclusive of 23% VAT
You must have a valid Luas ticket on the day you park. An additional charge will occur if you do not have a valid Luas ticket when you leave the car park. Ticket Machines accept 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 and Credit and Debit Cards.
Clamping
Customers are advised that clamping is in operation at Luas P&R in line with Section 7 of the Luas Bye-laws. The Clamp Release fee is €80.00.
If you believed you have been incorrectly clamped and wish to appeal a clamping fee any of the Luas Park & Rides excluding Tallaght, contact APCOA, the operator of all Luas Park & Rides excluding Tallaght. Click here for APCOA.
If you wish to appeal a clamping fee for Tallaght Luas Park & Ride contact Best Car Parks, the operator of Luas Tallaght Park & Ride.Click here for Best Car Parks.
Consult the Luas Byelaws page and see the “Parking” section for Luas Bye-laws in relation to our Park and Ride facilities.
Safe Driving
Please take care when driving around Luas. Find out more about Safe Driving Around Luas –click here for more information
View Luas Car Park Terms & Conditions.
How to Pay for Parking at Luas Park + Ride Car Parks
Payment Options
Luas Park + Ride car parks are located at Red Cow, Cheeverstown, and Tallaght on the Red Line and Carrickmines, Sandyford, Stillorgan, and Balally on the Green Line. You can pay for your parking via the payment options listed below. Your Vehicle Registration Number is required when paying for parking.
You must key in the correct Vehicle Registration Number. Failure to do so may result in being clamped.
Please note payment options differ for Tallaght Park & Ride car park and are also listed below.
Payment Options for all Luas Park & Rides except Tallaght P&R
- Pay at a Luas Ticket Machine at Luas Stops at Luas P&Rs.
- Pay by APCOA Connect Ireland App for iPhone from the.
- Pay by APCOA Connect Ireland App for Android from the Google Play Store.
- Pay Online on the APCOA Connect Ireland website.
- Pay by SMS using the APCOA Connect Ireland SMS parking service.
Payment Options for Tallaght Luas P&R
- Pay by Best Car Parks App for iPhone from the App Store.
- Pay by Best Car Parks App for Android from Google Play.
- Pay Online on the Best Car Parks website.
Pay for parking at a Luas Ticket Machine
You can pay for parking using a Luas Ticket Machine located at Luas Stops at all Luas Park & Rides except Tallaght Park & Ride. For information on how to pay for your parking at Tallaght Park & Ride click here to read the offer.
- Select ‘Parking Tickets’ to pay for parking only or ‘Luas & Parking Tickets’ to pay for parking and buy a Luas ticket
- Select the parking option you want 4hr, 1 Day, Weekly, and Monthly Parking Tickets are available at the Ticket Machines. For a full list of parking tariffs for Luas customers see car-parking
- Enter your Vehicle Registration Number
- Confirm that your Vehicle Registration Number is correct. Incorrectly entering a Vehicle Registration Number can result in your vehicle being clamped
- Select your preferred payment option and make payment. Parking can be purchased with:
- cash (€50 notes not accepted for transactions under €30),
- credit or debit card (Contactless Payment can be used for transactions up to €50),
- Apple Pay / Google Pay
- After your payment has gone through succesfully, if you have paid with credit / debit card or a Contactless Payment option, you will be asked if you wish to have a receipt printed. Select yes or no. Please note that your receipt is not the same as your parking ticket.
- Your parking ticket will then be printed. This does not need to be displayed in your vehicle; however, please ensure that you retain your parking ticket for your records.
Note: you must have a valid Luas ticket on the day you park your vehicle. An additional charge will occur if you do not have a valid Luas ticket when you leave the car park.
Paying for parking with the APCOA Connect Ireland App
You can pay for parking using the APCOA Connect Ireland App for all Luas Park & Rides except Tallaght Park & Ride. For information on how to pay for your parking at Tallaght Park & Ride click here to read the page.
- Download the APCOA Connect Ireland App, available on Google Play and Apple App Store
- Log in or register your details to set up an account
- Log in in using credentials from the account you have created (phone number and password)
- Click ‘Buy Parking’ to search the parking location. You can easily find and select a parking location by typing its name or location code (both can be seen on Luas Park & Ride signage, which is displayed throughout the car park)
- Next, enter your vehicle registration number, model, and colour. Once saved, click the Vehicle Registration Number to select the start date and time
- Once you are happy with your selection, click ‘Continue’
- Select the duration of time you wish to park for
- Choose a payment method, which will allow you to choose between a card payment or eWallet account.
- When you have finished adjusting your pass, click ‘Buy Parking’ and wait for the pop-up confirmation. Your pass has been created.
For more info visit the APCOA Connect Ireland website
Pay for your parking online on the APCOA Connect Ireland website
You can pay for parking online with the APCOA Connect Ireland App for all Luas Park & Ride locations except Tallaght Park & Ride. For information on how to pay for your parking at Tallaght Luas Park & Ride click here to read the page.
- Go to the APCOA Connect Ireland website
- Click the ‘Buy Parking’ tab on the app home page and search for a location by entering your desired location, or using the ‘Find Nearby on Map’ option to search on the APCOA Connect Map
- Select your Location from the drop-down menu
- Select your registered vehicle or alternatively add a new vehicle to be covered
- Select the start time for your parking to begin and select the required time period for your parking needs
- You can choose to pay from your eWallet account or use your registered payment card to pay for your parking.
For more info visit the APCOA Connect Ireland website
Paying for your parking by SMS using the APCOA Connect SMS parking service
You can pay for parking by SMS at all Luas Park & Rides except Tallaght Park & Ride. For information on how to pay for your parking at Tallaght Park & Ride click here to consult the page.
You must be registered with APCOA Connect Ireland to use the SMS parking service.
If you are an APCOA Connect account holder, you can pay for your parking by simply texting the keyword ‘Park’ followed by the CVV / CV2 number on the credit / debit card you have registered with APCOA Connect, the Duration Code, and the Location Code for the parking time you require to 086-1801630 (e.g. if you were parking at Red Cow Luas Park & Ride, you would text “park XXX 240 1510” to park for 4 hours, substituting “XXX” with your credit / debit card’s CVV number). Duration and Location Codes vary per site and can be found on APCOA Connect’s website by choosing the location. Details of each Park & Ride Location are also available on signage displayed throughout Luas Park & Rides.
You can set a ‘Preferred Vehicle Registration’ and a ‘Preferred Location’ via the ‘My Account’ section of the APCOA Connect website, or through the ‘Manage Account’ section on the APCOA Connect Apps. Doing this means you won’t need to include your Vehicle Registration Number or Location Code when paying for parking by SMS for your preferred vehicle in your preferred location.
You can retrieve a VAT receipt from the APCOA Connect Ireland website for any parking you pay for with APCOA Connect. If you register you can also receive parking time reminders, extend your parking time without returning to your car, and check your full parking history.
For more info visit the APCOA Connect Ireland website.
How to Pay for Parking At Tallaghts Luas Park Ride
Paying for parking with the Best Car Parks App
You can pay for parking at Tallaght Luas Park & Ride using the Best Car Parks App.
- Download the Best Car Parks App, available on Google Play and App Store
- Click ‘Book Now’
- Select ‘Best Car Parks Tallaght Cross West’ from the menu
- Click ‘Book Now’
- Select your Reservation Date if it differs to the day that appears
- Select the quantity of spaces required
- Select the Product required: day, weekly, or monthly parking
- The Total Cost appears. Click ‘Book Parking’ to proceed
- Enter your vehicle registration number
- Select a ‘Disabled Parking Space Required’ if needed
- Accept the Terms and Conditions to proceed
- Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’
- Enter required payment details and click ‘Proceed’
Pay Online on the Best Car Parks website
You can pay for parking at Tallaght Luas Park & Ride car park online on the Best Car Parks website.
- Go to the Best Car Parks Website
- Click ‘Book Now’
- Select ‘Best Car Parks Tallaght Cross West’ from the menu
- Click ‘Book Now’
- Select your Reservation Date if it differs to the day that appears
- Select the quantity of spaces required
- Select the Product required: day, weekly, or monthly parking
- The Total Cost appears. Click ‘Book Parking’ to proceed
- Enter your vehicle registration number
- Select ‘Disabled Parking Space Required’ if needed
- Accept the Terms and Conditions to proceed
- Click ‘Proceed to Checkout’
- Enter required payment details and click ‘Proceed’
Need Assistance?
TFI Help Centre
Contact the TFI Help Centre Team if you have a parking query by calling 0818 294 015 or fill in the TFI Webform.
Contact us for TFI Help Centre opening hours.
APCOA Connect Ireland Customer Care Team
Contact the APCOA Customer Support Centre by emailing info@apcoa.ie or by calling 0818 462 899 if your query relates to any of the Luas Park & Ride car parks except Tallaght Park & Ride.
If you are calling from outside the Republic of Ireland, please call +353 1575 6110.
APCOA’s Customer Support Centre is open:
Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 19:00
Best Car Parks
Contact Best Car Parks if your query relates Tallaght Park & Ride.
Call 01 689 6424 or 01 8782074 or emailinfo@bestcarparks.ie
Visit the Best Car Parks website
