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.
Tickets for Seniors
South East Queensland
- a Senior go card available from your nearest go card retailer or Queensland Rail station ticket office, buy online or call us on 13 12 30. You will need to show your Seniors Card.
- a Seniors Card +go. Available by applying online or calling 13 74 68. This card does not require a $5 refundable deposit. You must add a minimum of $5 credit to your card before you can travel.
- a pre-purchased paper ticket available at staffed Queensland Rail station ticket offices and fare machines located at train, tram, and bus and busway stations.
Regional
- a paper ticket can be purchased onboard regional urban services - learn more about tickets and fares in your local area.
Council subsidised travel fares for Seniors
Brisbane City Council and City of Gold Coast provide free travel for seniors on selected off-peak services.
The City of Gold Coast has announced that free bus travel for seniors and veterans will conclude on 1 July 2025. Learn more about travel for Seniors on the Gold Coast.
| Council area | Brisbane City Council | Gold Coast City Council | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of travel | Brisbane City Council buses | Brisbane City Council ferries | Kinetic buses |
| Off-peak times | Weekdays 8.30am - 3.30pm 7pm - 6am Weekends All day | Weekdays 8.30am - 3.30pm 7pm - 6am | Weekdays (incl. public holidays) Seniors and veterans currently registered for free bus travel can continue to use the service until 11:59pm, Monday 30 June. |
| Eligibility requirements | All seniors* | All seniors* | All seniors and Veterans who are Gold Coast residents# |
*Brisbane City Council - to simply tap on/off with a senior go card or Seniors Card + go to receive the free travel initiative.
#City of Gold Coast - are not accepting new registrations for this initiative.
Non-Translink Regional Ferry services
Concession fares for Seniors 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 access concession fares, you will need show your Seniors Card issued by any Australian state or territory to the operator or an authorised person when buying a ticket, or if requested during your journey.
Seniors Business Discount Cards are not eligible.
Sample of Seniors Card
Sample of Seniors card +go