Rail passes
All fares are in Australian dollars
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Purchase one of our rail passes to travel on our services at a cheaper rate.
The Ausrail Pass is accepted by all operators across our rail network.
| Pass name | CountryLink | Great Southern Rail | Queensland Rail |
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| Backtracker Pass | |
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| East Coast Discovery Pass | |
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| Rail Explorer Pass | |
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| Queensland Explorer Pass | |
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Backtracker
The Backtracker Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on the XPT and The Xplorer rail services and connecting coach services to over 360 destinations including Melbourne and Brisbane. The Backtracker Rail Pass also provides access to the capital cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra.
The Backtracker Rail Pass is valid from the first day of travel for either 3 or 6 months for consecutive travel in any direction.
Trains that accept the Backtracker Pass
| Pass Duration | Cost ($AUD) |
|---|---|
| 3 Months | $298.00* |
| 6 Months | $420.00* |
*10% discount applies to international visitors when purchased prior to arrival in Australia.
Concessions
No concessions available.
Travel conditions
The Backtracker Rail pass offers flexability for travel on The XPT and Xplorer, CountryLink operated Rail Services.
- Passes are valid for travel from the first day of travel for either 3 or 6 months for consecutive travel in any direction.
- The Backtracker Rail Pass is available for travel in economy seating on CountryLink services throughout New South Wales, between Sydney and Melbourne, and Sydney and Brisbane.
- Use of the pass must begin within six months of the date of issue and be completed within the validity period from the first validity date.
- A travel "day" is a period of 24 hours, or less, from the scheduled departure time of a service. Eg, an overnight trip 2100/0900 is regarded as one "day"
- Travel on Sydney CityRail services is allowed in conjunction with a connecting CountryLink service.
- Travel is not available on Brisbane City Train services and Melbourne metropolitan service.
- The Backtracker Rail pass is only available to foreign passport holders. Clients should be advised to carry their passports with them at all times as railway staff may wish to check it against the passport numbers endorsed on the pass.
- For full conditions and important travel tips please refer to those details on the pass (ticket)
Cancellations / Refunds
Unused passes receive a full refund, but once the pass has been validated (first leg travelled) or lost, no refund is issued.
This pass cannot be purchased online
To purchase this pass please see your travel agent or call 132232 (in Australia)
