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Following are the types of tickets suited for concession travellers on rail, bus and ferry services. Concession travellers must hold a valid pass or identification card to be eligible for concession travel.

CityRail Concession Fares details.
Sydney Buses Concession Tickets details.
Private Bus Operator Concession Fare details.
Sydney Ferries Concession Ticket details.

Ideal usage: frequent, economical off-peak travel.

Select a ticket type for a fare or description of any tickets indicated below or select another travel pattern.

Family Travel

Concession TypesDescription
Trainees

CityRail

Holders of an Australian Traineeship System Trainee ID Card are entitled to half fare travel for single and return tickets, Seven Day RailPass, Weekly TravelPass and FlexiPass on CityRail.

 

Buses and Ferries

Holders of an Australian Traineeship System Trainee ID Card are entitled to concession fares for single cash fare tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries, T-way and Newcastle Buses and Ferries time based fares (excluding TimeTen). Concession is not available on premium bus and ferry services.
Apprentices

CityRail

1st, 2nd and 3rd year Apprentice Identification Card holders are entitled to half fare travel for single and return tickets, Seven Day Railpass, Weekly TravelPass and FlexiPass on CityRail.

 

Buses and Ferries

1st, 2nd and 3rd year Apprentice Identification Card holders are entitled to concession fares for single cash fare tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries, T-way and Newcastle Buses and Ferries time based fares (excluding TimeTen). Concession is not available on premium bus and ferry services.
Half fare entitlement

All Regular Services

NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card holders are entitled to concession fares for single and return tickets on CityRail and private buses and for single cash fare tickets on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and T-way. Concession is also available on Newcastle Buses and Ferries time based fares. Concession is not available on premium bus and ferry services.
War widows & widowers

CityRail

NSW and Victorian War Widow/er Card holders are entitled to use $2.50 Pension Excursion Tickets and concession fares for single and return tickets, seven-day RailPasses, weekly TravelPasses and FlexiPasses on CityRail services.

 

Buses and Ferries

NSW and Victorian War Widow/er Card holders are entitled to use $2.50 Pensioner Excursion tickets plus concession fares for single cash fare tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Buses and Ferries time based fares. Concession is not available on premium bus and ferry services.
Vision Impaired Persons

All Regular Services

Holders of a Vision Impaired Persons Pass are entitled to free travel on CityRail, Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries, Newcastle Buses and Ferries, T-way services. An attendant may also travel free if the pass is so endorsed.
Pensioners

CityRail

NSW, ACT and Victorian pensioners with Centrelink pensioner concession cards are entitled to use $2.50 Pension Excursion Tickets and concession fares for single and return tickets, seven-day RailPasses, weekly, TravelPasses and FlexiPasses on CityRail services. Centrelink pensioner concession card holders from other states are entitled to use Pensioner Excursion Tickets.

 

Buses and Ferries

NSW, ACT and Victorian Pensioner Concession Card holders are entitled to use $2.50 Pensioner Excursion tickets plus concession fares for single tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Buses and Ferries. Concession is not available on premium bus and ferry services. Family members listed on the back of the Pensioner Concession Card are not entitled to use the card to purchase concession tickets. Pensioner Concession Card holders from interstate are entitled to use a $2.50 Pensioner Excursion ticket.
NSW Seniors

CityRail

NSW Seniors Card holders are entitled to use $2.50 Pension Excursion Tickets and concession fares for single and return tickets, seven-day RailPasses, weekly, TravelPasses and FlexiPasses on CityRail services.

 

Buses and Ferries

NSW Senior's Card holders are entitled to use $2.50 Pensioner Excursion tickets plus and half fares for single and return tickets and Weekly TravelPass on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Buses & Ferries, T-Way Services and Private Buses.
Interstate Seniors

All Services

Concession travel is not available for interstate Senior's Card holders.
International Students International student identification card holders are not generally eligible for concession fares. Application forms may be obtained from your place of study.
 

131500 Supported by CityRail, Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries, BCA.
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008