The Backtracker Rail Pass allows access to the capital cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra, as well as connections to over 360 locations in New South Wales and beyond. For example, enjoy easy connections between Sydney and Brisbane and Sydney and Melbourne with 2 daily services.
Where can the pass be used?
- Australia’s CountryLink network: XPT and XPLORER trains and connecting coach services to over 360 locations in and around New South Wales.
Eligibility
- The Backtracker Rail Pass is available to everyone.
Pre-booking time
- Travel must commence and the pass validated within 6 months of the date of purchase.
Discounts
- Infants under the age of 4
Infants under the age of 4, who sit on an adult’s lap and do not occupy a seat, travel for free. A maximum of one infant may share a seat free of charge. Should the infant occupy a seat, the applicable fare is to be charged.
Types & Validities
- Allows unlimited travel over a 3 or 6 month period, which starts on the day the pass is validated (first day of actual travel).
- The Backtracker Rail Pass is valid for unlimited travel in economy seating.
Additional Details
- You will receive an exchange voucher which, upon presentation at a Travel Centre or Ticket Office exchange location in Australia and prior to commencing your first journey, you will be given your actual travel pass. You will receive the exchange voucher by mail so please allow 3 to 4 business days for your order to be processed prior to shipping.
- Seat reservations must be made in advance as the pass itself does not guarantee a seat. A reservation for each individual sector of travel is necessary to obtain a valid travel ticket.
- The pass holder may upgrade to travel in first class, business class or Red Premium Service seats and sleeping berths on payment of the applicable upgrade amount.
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