Fare Types

Queensland Rail Travel has a range of fare options to suit customer needs.

Our Customer Types

Adult	16 years and over
Child	4-15 years inclusive
Infant	0-3 years inclusive
Senior	State or Territory Government Senior Card Holder
Queensland Pensioner	Queensland Pensioner Card Holder utilising rail entitlements
Other Pensioner	Interstate Pension Concession cards accepted
Students	16 years and over enrolled full-time in accredited secondary or tertiary education with approved identification
International Backpacker	International Passport and Backpacker identification

All customers receive a complimentary connecting journey onboard Queensland Rail City network service with every ticket purchase. (Please note: this does not include the Airtrain service to or from the Brisbane Airport). You must be able to show a printed long distance ticket or download the ticket to your mobile device for inspection by a Queensland Rail team member for City Network travel. Please check the Translink website to plan a suitable City Network connection.

Click on the fare type below to see if this type suits you.

AChoice:

The following conditions apply for our AChoice Fare:

Description	Standard full adult fare
Travel Option	Available across all travel options - Economy Seats, Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey.
Payment Conditions	AChoice fares are not instant purchase (except on the Internet), with hold bookings possible through our Customer Contact Centre or Travel Centre. Payment deadlines are provided by sales teams based on the travel date and booking date.
Internet Bookings	To make a booking, select adult then AChoice fare type. To arrange a refund for an online booking contact the Customer Contact Centre.
Amendment Conditions	AChoice fares can be changed to another fare under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for rebooking This fee doesn't apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare If the new fare is less than the original AChoice fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on the ticket. AChoice fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. The following fees will apply: Economy Seats: $25 fee per person one way Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way No refund if not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.

BQuick:

The following conditions apply for our BQuick Fare:

Description	Value advance purchase adult fare – limited availability
Travel Option	Available across all travel options - Economy Seats, Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey. BQuick fare prices are subject to availability and departure times and are not guaranteed until a booking is made and payment is received in full. Seasonal surcharges and blackout periods apply.
Payment Conditions	Instant purchase. Hold bookings are not allowed.
Internet Bookings	To make a booking, select Adult from the search screen then select BQuick if displayed as available. To arrange a refund for an online booking contact the Customer Contact Centre.
Amendment Conditions	BQuick fares can be changed under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for rebooking. This fee doesn't apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare. If the new fare is less than the original BQuick fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee. Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on the ticket. BQuick fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket with the following fees applying. Economy Seats: $25 fee per person one way. Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way. No refunds will be provided if the booking is not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.

Children

The following conditions apply for our Child Fares:

Description	Children aged 4-15 years inclusive travelling with an adult 16 years or over *- save up to 50% offon fares** *The 50% discount is off the full adult AChoice rail fare on Queensland Rail Travel network services. Meals and upgrades to Twin or Single Sleepers are additional costs.
Travel Option	Available across all travel options - Economy Seats, Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin or Single Sleepers.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey.
Payment Conditions	Child fares are not instant purchase (except on the Internet), withhold bookings possible through our Customer Contact Centre or Travel Centre. Payment deadlines are provided by sales teams based on the travel date and booking date.
Internet Bookings	To make a booking, select the number of adults and children, add the child's age then search. Unaccompanied Children cannot be booked online. Twin and Single Sleepers can only be booked online for children accompanied by an adult. To arrange a refund for an online booking contact the Customer Contact Centre.
Amendment Conditions	Fares can be changed under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for rebooking. A rebook fee of $15 applies for an unaccompanied child booking (1 fee per booking) This fee doesn't apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare. If the new fare is less than the original fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee. Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on ticket. Fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket with the following fees applying. Economy Seats: $25 fee per person one way Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way No refund if not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.

Infants

The following conditions apply for our Infant Fares:

Description	Infants aged 0 – 3 years inclusive.
Travel Option	Economy and Business Seats A seat is provided free of charge for all infants. Infants must be booked into a seat directly next to the parent or guardian accompanying them or directly across the aisle in the case of two infants with one parent or guardian. RailBeds An infant must be booked into their own RailBed, and a child fare applies. Infants must be booked into a RailBed directly next to the parent or guardian accompanying them or directly across the aisle in the case of two infants with one parent or guardian. Twin Sleepers Infants must be booked into the same Twin Sleeper cabin with the parent or guardian accompanying them and a child fare applies.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey.
Payment Conditions	Fares booked online are instant purchase. Hold bookings are available through our Customer Contact Centre or Travel Centre. Payment deadlines are provided by the travel consultant based on the travel date and booking date.
Internet Bookings	To make a booking for an infant, select the number of adults and the number of children, inputting the age of the child. The fare will be displayed based on the age of the child.
Amendment Conditions	Fares can be changed under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for amendment. An amendment fee will not apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare. If the new fare is less than the original fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee. Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. Thefollowing fees will apply: Economy Seats: $25 fee per person one way Business Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way No refund if not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.

Concessions

The following conditions apply for our Concession Fares:

Description	Available to recognised concession card holders
Travel Option	These fares are available across all travel options- Seats, RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey. There may be limited availability of these fares types on some services.
Payment Conditions	Hold booking scan be arranged by contacting the Customer Contact Centre or Travel Centre. Payment deadlines are provided by sales staff based on the travel date and booking date.
Internet Bookings	Some concession fares can be booked online. However before making your first online concession booking, you will need to contact the Customer Contact Centre or your Travel Centre to have your concession validated in the reservations system.
Amendment Conditions	Fares can be changed under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for rebooking. This fee doesn't apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare. If the new fare is less than the original fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee. Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket with the following fees applying. Economy Seats:$25 fee per person one way Business Seats, RailBeds, Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way No refund if not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.
Restrictions	Concession cards used to purchase discounted tickets must be carried whilst travelling for presentation to onboard teams and Authorised Officers on request. Authorised officers may issue Penalty Infringement Notices or Warning Notices for customers travelling on a concession fare ticket which they are not entitled. Fines apply for travel on an invalid concession ticket.

Students | Backpackers

The following conditions apply for our Student and Backpacker Fares:

Description	Save up to 40% off* Available to eligible full time students (16+) and international backpackers *The 40% discount is off the full adult AChoice rail fare on Queensland Rail Travel network services. Meals and upgrades to Twin and Single Sleepers are additional costs.
Travel Option	Available across all travel options - Economy Seats, Business Seats,RailBeds and Twin and Single Sleepers.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey.
Payment Conditions	Fares are not instant purchase (except on the Internet), withhold bookings possible through our Customer Contact Centre or Travel Centre. Payment deadlines are provided by sales teams based on the travel date and booking date.
Internet Bookings	Student bookings are available online. Backpacker bookings not currently available online.
Amendmen Conditions	Fares can be changed under the following conditions: Changes can be made at any time before the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket. A fee of $15 per person applies for rebooking. This fee doesn't apply if the new fare is greater than the original tickets fare. If the new fare is less than the original fare, the difference in fare is refundable to the customer less the $15 fee. Modifications are allowed provided a new booking is made at the time of changing the original. Stored credit is not available. No changes or refunds allowed after the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Fares can be changed to another type of fare but the fare will then be subject to the specific terms and conditions for the new fare type. Name changes are not permitted, tickets are not transferable between customers.
Cancellation Conditions	Cancellations must be advised prior to the scheduled departure date and time shown on the ticket with the following fees applying. Economy Seats: $25 fee per person one way Business Seats,RailBeds, Twin and Single Sleepers: $50 fee per person one way No refund if not cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on the ticket. Ticket refunds are processed at the time of cancelling. Services affected by disruptions have a specific refund and rebooking policy that overrides these conditions. For further information please review our disruptions refund policy.

Groups | Edusaver

Queensland Rail Travel offers group discounts as an additional service for our valuable customers.

There's nothing like a school group excursion to broaden young minds and bring learning to life through new experiences, great discounts are also available to school groups with our Edusaver Fare.

The following conditions apply for our Group Fares:

Description	Group discounts may apply for a group of 10 customers or more travelling together on the same itinerary. Edusaver discounts for school students of up to 70% off* and up to 50% off* for adults/teachers travelling with the group. *The 50 and 70% discount is off the full adult AChoice rail fare on Queensland Rail Travel network services. Meals and upgrades to Twin and Single Sleepers are additional costs. Edusaver group rates are also subject to approval on request.
Travel Option	Edusaver fares are available in Economy Seats on all services. All other group fares are available across all travel options.
Availability	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey. Group booking requests can be made up to 2 years in advance.
Payment Conditions	Please view our group policy for specific booking and payment conditions. Please view our edusaver policy (PDF, 59KB) for specific booking and payment conditions.
Booking conditions	Bookings cannot be made online. For more information please contact our dedicated Queensland Rail Travel group reservation consultants Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 1300 735 307 or grouptravel@qr.com.au. Complete the booking request form (PDF, 1MB)
Restrictions	Edusaver fares are available to Queensland primary and secondary school groups with a minimum 10 students.

Other Fare Types and offers

Queensland Coastal Pass

Queensland Rail offers affordable, flexible rail passes for international visitors. These passes are an exciting option if you are looking to take your time and really experience your journey, with the freedom to travel at your own pace.

Queensland Coastal Pass

The Queensland Coastal Pass is the most flexible, easy and versatile way to discover the east coast of Queensland by rail. With unlimited stopovers in one direction between Brisbane and Cairns (or vice versa), it's your ticket to the east coast's most popular destinations.

Travel can be taken over a one-month period offering unlimited stopovers in a single direction of travel (i.e. north or south) in Economy Seats with free travel on RailBus connections booked in conjunction with a rail sector for Hervey Bay and Airlie Beach included.

Offer	Queensland Coastal Pass
Travel Dates	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability.
Available Services	Economy Seats on all services. Upon payment of the applicable difference in fares pass holders may upgrade to Business Seats (Tilt Train only) \| RailBeds (Spirit of Queensland only) \| Sleepers (Spirit of the Outback only between Brisbane and Rockhampton).
Booking & Payments	Travel passes are instant purchase. Bookings made after a pass has been purchased may be placed on hold. Ticketing deadlines are provided based on the travel date and booking date. Travel is subject to availability and reservations are essential on all services.
Restrictions	Purchasers have twelve months from the date of purchase to commence travel. The pass is only available for purchase by bona fide overseas visitors to Australia, including international visitors on working holiday and student visas. Proof of non-Australian residency is required for example passport; drivers’ licence or home address can be used to verify this. Purchasers have twelve months from the date of purchase to commence travel. The Queensland Coastal Pass is non-transferable. The Queensland Coastal Pass is not refundable once a pass has been used to commence travel, if the pass is lost, stolen, cancelled or expired. Any ticketed reservation not cancelled before the scheduled departure time of the service will render that sector unavailable for future travel. Proof of purchase of a Queensland Coastal Pass is required when travelling on long-distance services. Available for travel in one direction only (either north or south) on all Queensland Rail Travel coastal long-distance services and Railbus connections in the onemonth period. Customers may not backtrack to travel on an unused sector. A minimum of one 24-hour break of journey is compulsory. Travel directly from Brisbane to Cairns (or vice versa) is not permitted. Travel pass does not include Kuranda Scenic Railway or Gulflander. A separate ticket must be purchased additionally for these services. Travel is subject to availability and reservations are essential on all services. Travel is subject to the Queensland Rail Travel Conditions of Carriage. Customers with a Queensland Rail Travel ticket receive a complimentary connecting journey using Queensland Rail City network service, on the day of travel only. This does not include the Airtrain service to or from Brisbane Airport, suburban buses or G:link light rail. Travel is subject to Queensland Rail’s Conditions of Carriage.

Travel Between	Travel Pass Period	Price
Brisbane and Cairns (or vice versa)	1 Month	$209.00

Coastal Pass Fact Sheet

Queensland Explorer Pass

Queensland Rail offers two affordable, flexible rail passes for international visitors. These passes are an exciting option if you are looking to take your time and really experience your journey, with the freedom to travel at your own pace.

Queensland Explorer Pass

See every corner of Queensland by rail. From Cairns in the tropical north, along the Queensland coast to the Whitsundays, and west to Mount Isa, Longreach and Charleville. With unlimited travel in any direction across Queensland Rail Travel long-distance network over a one or two month period.

Backtracking is allowed and travel on RailBus connections booked in conjunction with a rail sector for Hervey Bay, Airlie Beach, Winton, Quilpie and Cunnamulla is included.

Offer	Queensland Explorer Pass
Travel Dates	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability.
Available Services	Economy Seats on all services. Upon payment of the applicable difference in fares pass holders may upgrade to: Business Seats (Tilt Train only) \| RailBeds (Spirit of Queensland only) \| Sleepers (Spirit of the Outback only).
Booking & Payments	Travel passes are instant purchase. Bookings made after a pass has been purchased may be placed on hold. Ticketing deadlines are provided based on the travel date and booking date. Travel is subject to availability and reservations are essential on all services.
Restrictions	The pass is only available for purchase by bona fide overseas visitors to Australia, including international visitors on working holiday and student visas. Proof of non-Australian residency is required for example passport; drivers’ licence or home address can be used to verify this. Prchasers have twelve months from the date of purchase to commence travel. The Queensland Explorer Pass is non-transferable. The Queensland Explorer Pass is not refundable once a pass has been used to commence travel, if the pass is lost, stolen, cancelled or expired. Proof of purchase of a Queensland Explorer Pass is required when travelling on the long-distance services. Available for unlimited travel in the travel period specified, on all Queensland Rail Travel long-distance services and Railbus connections. Travel pass does not include Kuranda Scenic Railway or Gulflander. A separate ticket must be purchased additionally for these services. Travel is subject to availability and reservations are essential on all services. Travel is subject to the Queensland Rail Travel Conditions of Carriage. Customers with a Queensland Rail Travel ticket receive a complimentary connecting journey using Queensland Rail City network service, on the day of travel only. This does not include the Airtrain service to or from Brisbane Airport, suburban buses or G:link light rail. Travel is subject to Queensland Rail’s Conditions of Carriage.

Travel Between	Travel Pass Period	Price
Queensland Rail Travel Network	1 Month	$299.00
Queensland Rail Travel Network	2 Months	$389.00

Explorer Rail Pass Fact Sheet

Northern XPlorer Fare

Whether you’re planning to see family or take a holiday, this summer take the train for just 50-dollars one-way between Townsville to Cairns, it’s that easy!

Adult fares $50*

Offer	Northern XPlorer Fare
Travel Dates	Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability.
Available Services	Available aboard the Spirit of Queensland (Premium Economy Seats) for journeys between Cairns and Townsville and vice versa.
Conditions	Sector fares apply to all breaks of journey.
Booking & Payments	Instant purchase. Hold bookings not allowed. Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. Not valid with any other offers, discounts or concessions. Cancellation and amendment conditions and fees apply. Cancellation fees are $25 per person in these cases. No refund applies if not cancelled prior to the first departure date and time shown on ticket. Amendments to travel dates are allowed in advance subject to fees - $15 per person.
Restrictions	* Conditions apply: Prices and discounts are subject to availability. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Outback Seasonal Fare – 2 for 1

Take a rail adventure to Queensland’s Outback with a great value rail fare between November and March.

Offer	Outback Seasonal Fare 2 for 1 fare - The first customer pays a standard applicable fare and the second customer travels free. Solo Traveller’s - 50% off AChoice adult fare.
Travel Dates	1 November 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Available Services	Available for travel in Twin and Single Sleepers on Spirit of the Outback and Economy seats on Spirit of the Outback, Westlander and Inlander. Available for travel on Spirit of the Outback sectors commencing or ending west of Rockhampton; Westlander and Inlander and RailBus connections.
Conditions	Outback Seasonal fare - 2 for 1: First customer fare applicable to Adult AChoice; BQuick fare and Concession fare. Concession fare applicable for Queensland Pensioner; Australian State or Territory Government Seniors Card holders. Second customer travels free. Outback Seasonal fare - Solo Travellers: 50% off AChoice adult fare only. Applies to Single Sleeper on Spirit of the Outback and Economy Seats on Spirit of the Outback; Westlander and Inlander.
Booking & Payments	Bookings are not available online. Bookings can be made directly with Queensland Rail Travel – 1800 872 467 (7am to 7pm) or at any Queensland Rail Travel centre. Normal fees for cancellations and rebooking apply for the paying customer’s ticket (first adult fare). Refer to Cancellations and Changes for details. No fees apply for the second customer fare when it is a free ticket. For changes to travel outside the 2 for 1 travel period, additional charges apply based on the applicable fare for all customers for the new travel dates.
Restrictions	Prices and discounts are subject to availability. Blackout dates for maintenance and Christmas periods apply. See Service Updates for schedules. Queensland Rail Travel reserves the right to make changes without notice.

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