To begin your journey to Dungog, catch the NSWTrainLink coach departing Tweed Heads at 05:15 or from Byron Bay at 05:53. A change from the coach to the XPT at Casino is required. You can find the timetable at https://transportnsw.info/regional-north-coast-line.

You’ll need to book this Tweed Heads or Byron for the Dungog section of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or by calling 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you all the way from Tweed Heads (or Byron) and anywhere in between to Dungog. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You must make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book your CPE tickets online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSWTrainLink booking offices in and around the Sydney area, not even at Central Station, can they be purchased.

You arrive at Dungog at 16;38

Dungog to Hamilton

Once you arrive at Dungog you are inside the Opal card boundary. The Opal card reader is near the exit of Dungog station, tap on here. The train to Hamilton departs Dungog for Hamilton at 17:05.  The timetable for the service can be found at: https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/intercity-trains/hun/76HUN

Hamilton to Sydney (Central)

Your scheduled arrival time in Hamilton is 18:26. Upon arrival, make sure to cross over to the other side of the line where Sydney trains depart. You can catch the next train to Sydney (Central) at 18:38. However, in case your train from Dungog is delayed, there are alternative services departing at 19:27 and 19:45. If you take the 18:34 train from Hamilton, you will reach Central at 21:29.

Your upcoming departure from Central Station is scheduled for 06:11 am the following morning. Luckily, the area has plenty of accommodation options, including several hotels and a Youth Hostel located just across the street from the station.

Sydney (Central) to Campbelltown

The journey starts aboard the 06:11 Opal train service from Central to Macarthur. You can find the timetable for this service at:
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-trains/t8/020T8

Campbelltown to Goulburn

With a 21:45 arrival at Southern Cross, the next train to Geelong is at 22:30 which will land you in Geelong at 23:32. The timetable is at: https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/892e2d02-e62c-463f-834f-b3bae129b47c/Geelong-Melbourne

With the new regional fare cap in Victoria, along with the NSW TrainLink Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) and the NSW Seniors Opal card, the cost of a train trip from Geelong to Tweed Heads for seniors is now down to as low as $11.60.

To get this reduced fare you’ll need to change trains seven times. A regular Seniors fare from Geelong to Tweed Heads would cost over $100, but you’d only need to change trains three times.

The $11.60 trip takes two nights and a day. You can break the journey anywhere along the line, costing you around $2.50 extra. The regular $100 fare takes one night and one day.

The $11.60 trip is for a Monday to Thursday departure.

For ease in getting your bookings on the XPT section of the trip, try to avoid the peak holiday periods.

Geelong to Albury

The first thing to do is purchase a seniors ticket from Geelong to Albury. If you’re starting your journey from Melbourne or any other location in regional Victoria, your destination is Albury. No matter where you’re travelling from in Victoria your ticket should cost you just $4.60.

When purchasing your ticket, make sure you ask for Geelong to Albury and not Geelong to Melbourne and Melbourne to Albury. If you ask for two separate tickets you’ll be charged $9.20 instead of $4.60

The train/s you’ll need to buy a ticket for and book a seat on are the 16:10 from Geelong to Melbourne (Southern Cross) and the 18:02 from Melbourne (Southern Cross) to Albury.

You can purchase your tickets online at:
https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets

Albury to Goulburn aboard the XPT

You’ll arrive in Albury at 21:58 and change trains to the Sydney bound XPT which departs Albury at 23:05. You’ll then arrive in Goulburn at 04:13. If you’re arriving in Goulburn in the middle of winter, never fear, the waiting room at the station at Goulburn is heated.

You can find the timetable for the Albury to Goulburn journey at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

You’ll need to book the Albury to Goulburn leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you all the way from Albury to Goulburn. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You must make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book your CPE tickets online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSWTrainLink booking offices in and around the Sydney area, not even at Central Station, can they be purchased.

Goulburn to Sydney

Once you step off the train at Goulburn you’ll be in Opal card country. No reservations are required, just remember to tap on before boarding and tap off when you alight. Once you tap on at Goulburn, your Seniors Opal card will take you all the way to Dungog for just $2.50.

Your next train departs Goulburn for Sydney (Central) at 05:30 and you’ll arrive at Central at 08:47.

Sydney, Central to Dungog

You’ll have an hour and a half here at Central for breakfast, then board the 11:15 to Newcastle train. The timetable is at: https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/intercity-trains/ccn/02CCN

You’ll arrive at Newcastle at 13:51. Change here for the 15:25 service to Dungog. You’ll arrive in Dungog at 16:45. The timetable for the service can be found at: https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/intercity-trains/hun/76HUN

Once you arrive at Dungog, don’t forget to tap off using your Opal card.

Dungog to Tweed Heads

The next leg of the journey is aboard the XPT through to Casino. At Casino, you’ll change to a coach to Tweed Heads. The full timetable for this leg of the trip is at: https://transportnsw.info/regional-north-coast-line

The XPT leaves Dungog at 18:11 and along with a change to a coach at Casion, you’ll arrive at Tweed Heads at 05:48.

Tweed Heads to Geelong

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This trip can be done on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

It begins with a 07:39 departure aboard the train to Swan Hill from Southern Cross station. 

All going well you’ll arrive at Swan Hill at 12:24 where you’ll change for a coach to Mildura. You’ll arrive in Mildura at 15:42.

The timetable for this trip, Melbourne to Mildura via Bendigo and Swan Hill is at:
https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/e382a7b7-0253-4714-86db-60d47131bc3e/Mildura-Melbourne-(via-Swan-Hill-and-Bendigo)

The total cost of, Melbourne, Southern Cross to Mildura for a Seniors Card (Concession) holder is just $4.90. You can purchase your ticket from the V/Line website at:
https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets

You’ll arrive at Mildura Railway station at 15:42. Here you’ll change for a NSW TrainLink coach that departs Mildura Railway station at 16:14 for Broken Hill. You’ll arrive at the Broken Hill Town Coach Stop at 19:30. The Broken Hill Town Bus stop is three streets back from the railway station at 110 Beryl Street Broken Hill.

https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/

You’ll need to book the Mildura to Broken Hill leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. It is important that you make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at Sydney railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – even at Central Station, they cannot be purchased.

Enjoy the adventure.

Accommodation close to the centre of Broken Hill.

This journey starts with a morning departure from Griffith aboard the 07.25, Sunday train service to Bundanoon where you’ll arrive at 14:00.

See the full timetable at: https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

Alight the train at Bundanoon where you’ll change to a coach which departs Bundanoon at 15:29 to Moss Vale. You are now in Opal card country, so just tap on with your Opal card when you board the coach. The bus/coach stop is just near the railway station exit – out the front of the old goods shed. Look to the left as you exit the station onto the shopping centre side of town.. It’s a 22-minute ride on the coach from Bundanoon to Moss Vale. The coach will arrive at Moss Vale station at 15:51. Change here for a train to Sydney which departs at 16:05. You’ll arrive Central at 18.29.

The timetable for the Bundanoon to Sydney leg is available at: https://transportnsw.info/documents/timetables/93-SHL-Southern-Highlands-Line-20220604.pdf

You’ll need to book the Griffith to Bundanoon (or any stop in between) leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50.  When you call, have your Seniors or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You must make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – even at Central Station, they cannot be purchased.

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This journey starts with a morning departure from Mildura aboard the 03.40 daily coach service to Cootamundra where you’ll arrive at 12:16 and change to the train that departs Cootamundra at 14:38 to Goulburn. This coach service from Mildura to Cootamundra also services all stops between Mildura and Cootamundra, including Hay, Griffith and Temora. See the full timetable at: https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

All going well, you should arrive in Goulburn at 17:14. Here you’ll have a two hour and forty-minute wait as the Opal service train to Sydney departs at 19:54. It’s not that bad as there are plenty of eateries uptown to enjoy a leisurely dinner. Once you arrive back at Goulburn station after dinner for the 19:54 Opal service departure to Sydney, don’t forget to tap on using your Seniors Opal card. The trip to Sydney will cost you $2.50, no booking required, as you’re travelling on an Opal service. You’ll arrive at Sydney Central at 23:35.

The timetable for the Goulburn to Sydney leg is available at: https://transportnsw.info/documents/timetables/93-SHL-Southern-Highlands-Line-20220604.pdf

You’ll need to book the Mildura to Goulburn (or any stop in between) leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you from Mildura to Goulburn. When you call, have your Seniors or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You must make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – even at Central station, they cannot be purchased.

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This journey starts with a M-F morning departure from Echuca aboard the 07.40 coach service to Wagga Wagga where you’ll arrive at 12:20 and change to the train that departs Wagga at 13:07 to Goulburn.

The timetable for the Echuca to Wagga and on to the Goulburn leg of the journey is at: https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

All going well, you should arrive in Goulburn at 17:14. Here you’ll have a two hour and forty-minute wait as the Opal service train to Sydney departs at 19:54. It’s not that bad as there are plenty of eateries uptown to enjoy a leisurely dinner. Once you arrive back at Goulburn station after dinner for the 19:54 Opal service departure to Sydney, don’t forget to tap on using your Seniors Opal card. The trip to Sydney will cost you $2.50. You’ll arrive at Sydney Central at 23:35.

The timetable for the Goulburn to Sydney’s leg is available at: https://transportnsw.info/documents/timetables/93-SHL-Southern-Highlands-Line-20220604.pdf

You’ll need to book the Echuca to Goulburn (or any stop in between) leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you all the way from Echuca to Goulburn. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. It is important that you make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is essential to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – even at Central station, they cannot be purchased.

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The regular, economy, half-priced concession, Seniors fare, single ticket, to Griffith is $51.30.

For Senior cardholders who don’t mind leaving Sydney a little earlier, the fare drops to just $7.50.

This trip works Wednesday only. The good point about this journey is that it’s by train almost all the way. The exception is a small section between Moss Vale and Bundanoon which is by bus.

The journey starts aboard the 10:00 Opal service from Town Hall or Central at 10:15 to Moss Vale. If you’d prefer to leave Sydney earlier, there is a train that departs Town Hall at 08:33 and Central at 08:48 that arrives in Moss Vale at 11:13. You can find the timetable for both these services at:
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/intercity-trains/shl/76SHL

Aboard the 10:15 from Central, you’ll arrive at Moss Vale at 12:40 where the train terminates. Tap off with your Opal card as you leave the station and cross the main street (Argyle Street) of Moss Vale to the law courts opposite the station. Here you’ll find a bus stop. Wait here for the 13.03 bus service to Bundanoon. Route # 813. This bus service is provided by Berrima Buslines

Please note that Berrima Buslines does not accept either Opal cards or credit cards – just cold hard cash! Show the bus driver your Seniors card; the fare will be $2.50.

The timetable (Route 813) for this short bus ride from Moss Vale to Bundanoon is at:
https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Berrima_CT.pdf

You’ll arrive at Bundanoon railway station at 13:19 to catch the Griffith train. This train, which departed Central at 12:01, departs Bundanoon at 13:55. This train will take you right through to Griffith with stops along the way at Junee, Leeton, and Narrandera. The full timetable for the service is at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

You’ll need to book the Bundanoon to Griffith section of the journey or any of the stops in between either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call NSW TrainLink on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket aboard the train that leaves Bundanoon at 13:55 on Wednesday bound for Griffith. The cost will be $2.50. Have your Seniors or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You’ll need to book 7 days or less before departure to be eligible for the CPE fare. To purchase a CPE ticket you’ll have to do it over the phone or online as CPE tickets ain’t sold at railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – not even at the booking office at Central Station.

You’ll arrive in Junee at 17:53, Narrandera at 19:07 Leeton at 19:30, and Griffith at 20:11.

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Accommodation – close to town
Griffith
Hay
Narrandera
Leeton

Local Taxi Services
Griffith – Griffith Taxis Pty Ltd Direct Bookings: (02) 6325 0096
Hay – Marg’s Taxi. 0418 105 425
Narrandera – Narrandera Taxi Service Direct Bookings: (02) 6959 2050
Leeton – Leeton Radio Cabs Direct Bookings: (02) 6953 3555

Local History
A brief history of Griffith

The regular, half-priced concession, Seniors fare, single ticket, Sydney to Echuca is $57.64.

For Senior cardholders who don’t mind leaving Sydney an hour and a half earlier, the fare drops to just $5.00.

This trip works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The journey starts aboard the 06:11 Opal train service from Central to Macarthur. You can find the timetable for this service at:
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-trains/t8/020T8

Alight the train at Campbelltown (one stop before Macarthur) and board the coach bound for Goulburn. The timetable for the coach service can be found at:
https://transportnsw.info/document/4211/goulburn-to-sydney-timetable.pdf

The Campbelltown to Goulburn coach is a regular Opal service, so just tap on when you board the coach and tap off when you alight at Goulburn.

You’ll arrive at Goulburn railway station at 9:00 with an hour and thirteen minutes to grab a quick cuppa before boarding the Melbourne bound XPT which departs Goulburn at 10:13. Alight at Wagga Wagga where the train arrives at 13:53. Refreshments are available on the train.

The timetable for this service is at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

At Wagga Wagga, change here for the NSWTrainLink coach to Echuca which departs from out front of the station at 14:15. Don’t worry, the coach waits for the train if it’s running late.

The timetable for this service is at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

You’ll need to book the Goulburn to Echuca (or any stop in between) leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you all the way from Goulburn to Echuca or any stop in between. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. It is important that you make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is important to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSW TrainLink booking offices – even at Central station, they cannot be purchased.

Your coach will arrive in Lockhart at 15:05, Deniliquin at 17:40, and Echuca at 18:50.  The coach also stops at the following towns (see below). For more information, see the timetable at https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

Lockhart… 15:05

Urana… 15:40

Jerilderie… 16:15

Berrigan… 16:40

Finley… 17:00

Blighty… 17:20

Deniliquin… 17:40

Mathoura… 18:05

Moama… 18:40

Echuca… 18:50

Accommodation
Accommodation in Echuca – close to town.
Accommodation in Deniliquin – close to town

Paddle steamer ride
Murray River Paddle Steamer Cruise

Taxis
Local Taxis

Mildura Accommodation – close to the centre of town.
Hay Accommodation – close to the centre of town.
Griffith Accommodation – close to the centre of town

The regular, half-priced concession, Seniors fare, single ticket, Sydney to Mildura is $65.13.

For Senior cardholders who don’t mind leaving Sydney an hour and a half earlier, the fare drops to just $5.00.

This trip works Monday to Friday.

The journey starts aboard the 06:11 Opal train service from Central to Macarthur. You can find the timetable for this service at:
https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/sydney-trains/t8/020T8

Alight the train at Campbelltown (one stop before Macarthur) and board the coach bound for Goulburn. The timetable for the coach service can be found at:
https://transportnsw.info/document/4211/goulburn-to-sydney-timetable.pdf

The Campbelltown to Goulburn coach is a regular Opal service, so just tap on it when you board the coach and tap off when you alight at Goulburn.

You’ll arrive at Goulburn railway station at 9:00 with an hour and thirteen minutes to grab a quick cuppa before boarding the Melbourne bound XPT which departs at 10:13. Alight at Cootamundra where the train arrives at 12:44. Refreshments are available on the train and also at Cootamundra station.

The timetable for this service is at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

At Cootamundra, change here for the NSWTrainLink coach to Mildura which departs from out front of the station at 14:55. Don’t worry, the coach waits for the train if it’s running late.

The timetable for this service is at:
https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

You’ll need to book the Goulburn to Mildura (or any stop in between) leg of the journey either online at https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/ or call on 13 22 32. The ticket you need is a Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket. The cost will be $2.50. This ticket will take you from Goulburn to Mildura or any stop in between. When you call, have your Seniors card or Pensioner card and a credit or debit card ready to pay. You must make your booking seven or fewer days before departure as Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) tickets are only available seven days or less before departure. It is important to book online or over the phone as CPE tickets cannot be purchased at railway stations or NSWTrainLink booking offices – even at Central station, they cannot be purchased.

Your coach will arrive in Griffith at 17:31, Hay at 19:18 and Mildura at 23.28.  The coach also stops at the following towns (see below). For more information, see the timetable at https://transportnsw.info/regional-southern-line

Temora  15:39
Ariah Park  16:07
Beckom 16:22
Ardlethan  16:27
Barellan  16:50
Binya  17:05
Yenda  17:15
Griffith  17:31 
Darlington Point 18:02
Carrathool turnoff 18:42
Hay ARV 19:18
Hay DEP 19:38
Balranald 21:28
Robinvale 22:23
Euston 22:33
Buronga 23:25
Mildura 23:28

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Click Here for a brief history of Mildura and historical places to visit

Enjoy the trip.