All fares on our services are now 50 cents per journey, regardless of how far you travel on the network or how you choose to pay – whether it’s by go card, contactless debit or credit card, or paper ticket.
Half priced concession fares no longer apply for pensioners and defence force veterans or holders of a Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Services Australia.
Learn more about ticket and fares in my local area.
Non-Translink Regional Ferry services
Concession fares for Pensioners and Veterans are available on applicable regional ferry services where fares are set by the operator.
These services include SeaLink Palm Island, SeaLink Magnetic Island, Stradbroke Ferries, Stradbroke Flyer and Island Taxi and Charter, and Peddells Thursday Island Tours.
To receive concession fares, you will need to show one of the following cards to the operator or an authorised person when buying a ticket, or if requested during your journey:
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Services Australia or
- Veteran Card (Gold or White) issued by Department of Veterans Affairs.
TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Card
The Totally and Permanently Incapacitated/Extreme Disablement Adjustment Veteran Travel card (TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card) gives eligible TPI/EDA ex-service men and women unlimited free travel on approved public transport services.
The card is valid for ten years from the date of issue.
To travel show your TPI/EDA card to the driver when boarding or station officers at gated train stations.
You must hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Gold Card that is embossed TPI or EDA with the DVA file number beginning with the letter 'Q'.
Spouses, partners and dependants of TPI/EDA veterans may be eligible for concessional travel on Queensland Rail long distance train services. Visit the Queensland Rail website for more information.
- Download and complete the TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card application.
- Post your application form and two photos (one of which must be certified) to:
TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card
Locked Bag 1414
Dandenong South VIC 3164
- Allow 15 business days to process your application. If you have any questions about your application's progress, please call our card supplier, ABCorp on 1800 336 678.
You will only need to renew your TPI/EDA card if it is close to expiry.
Before your card expires, we'll send you a pre-filled renewal form to complete.
If you do not receive a renewal form, download the TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card renewal application form or call us on 13 12 30.
You just need to carry your card with you at all times while travelling in case you're asked to show it.
The TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Card can be used on the following services:
- Southern Moreton Bay Islands ferry (Russell Island, Macleay Island, Karragarra Island, Lamb Island to Redland Bay)
- Translink bus, train, ferry and tram services, excluding Airtrain
- regional bus services
- Palm Island to Townsville ferry
- Magnetic Island to Townsville ferry
- Seisia to Thursday Island ferry
- Coochiemudlo Island to Victoria Point ferry
- North Stradbroke Island ferry.
TPI/EDA veterans are also entitled to one free return trip each fortnight on Queensland Rail long distance train services. You will still need to make a booking by contacting Queensland Rail.
If your TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card has been lost, stolen or damaged, please call the Department of Transport and Main Roads card supplier, ABCorp, on 1800 336 678 or email info.qld@abcorp.com to request a replacement card.
In Queensland, free travel is restricted to the TPI/EDA Veteran Travel card holder only.
However, companions may be eligible for the Queensland Government Companion Card program. This provides travel assistance to people who require lifelong attendant care.
For more information see the Companion Card website or call 13QGOV (13 74 68)
For general enquiries or to provide comments about this card please call us on 13 12 30 or submit an online feedback form.
For timetables and ticketing information on long distance train services, contact Queensland Rail on 1800 872 467.
If you have a hearing impairment, please see our other phone contact numbers.
