The Discovery Pass allows access to the capital cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra, as well as connections to over 365 locations in New South Wales and beyond. For example, enjoy easy connections between Sydney and Brisbane and Sydney and Melbourne with 2 daily services.
Please note, the Discover Pass is only bookable 30 days before departure
Australia’s NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services to destinations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. NSW TrainLink services can take you as far west as Broken Hill in the Outback, as far north as Brisbane and Queensland’s Gold Coast, as far south as Melbourne, and to the nation’s capital, Canberra.
The Discovery Pass is available to everyone.
Travel must commence and the pass validated within a month of the date of purchase.
Allows unlimited travel over a 14 day, 1, 3 or 6 month period, which starts on the day the pass is validated (first day of actual travel) and expires at midnight on the last day.
The Discovery Pass is valid for unlimited travel in either economy (Standard Class) or first class (Premium Class) seating. First class offers extra legroom and deluxe reclining seats. A Premium pass can also be used for economy seats if no first class seats are available.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 48 hours. This confirmation is your authority to travel. The travel pass will be automatically activated once the travel legs are booked.
The pass holder may upgrade to travel in first class seats and sleeping berths on payment of the applicable upgrade amount.
Not valid on NSW TrainLink Intercity or Sydney Train services, except when traveling in conjunction with a connecting NSW TrainLink regional service. Not valid for travel on Great Southern Railway, Queensland Travel Train or Melbourne Met services.
You will receive the exchange voucher by e-mail so please allow 3 to 5 business days for your order to be processed.
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.
4.34out of5Value  5.00 User Friendliness  4.00 Experience 5.00 Comfort 4.00 Service 5.00 | SimoneAugust 02, 2023 I purchased a standard 3 month pass for travel between Sydney- Melbourne and Sydney- Brisbane. The value is well worth it compared to the cost of flying these routes multiples times. I made 8 trips, so I saved a lot of money compared to flying. Only negative is these trains are getting old and they have no USB or power points for your seat and the seat comfort could be better for long haul train trips. The service was very reliable and the train staff were pleasant and you have a big luggage allowance you can check in. There was also a good selection of food and beverages in the buffet car.There is really only a small difference between economy and first class so I personally don’t think the premium pass is worth paying the extra. There are better trains around the world but I would definitely buy this pass again.
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Value 5.00 User Friendliness 5.00 Experience 5.00 Comfort 5.00 Service 5.00 | Nestor Marcelo PosadaMarch 19, 2020 Tuve un pase por 14 días, y viaje Desde Brisbane a Sydney el 23/2 y de Sydney a Canberra el 26/2 con unos paisajes hermosísimos.
El servicio es Excelente y su personal muy amable
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Value 4.00 User Friendliness  3.00 Experience  1.00 Comfort 3.00 Service 3.00 | Frank.NicodemoJanuary 19, 2019 My local commuter trains here in the UK have Power points, USB recharging points and very comfortable seating. Your long distant route Sydney to Melbourne had none of these facilities.. the seating was not particularly comfortable. Because premium class was fully booked, I had to travel second class on my return journey. Frankly, I couldn’t tell the difference between premium and second class. I certainly will not be travelling with on my next trip to Australia.
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Value 5.00 User Friendliness 5.00 Experience 5.00 Comfort 5.00 Service 5.00 | debbiereynoldsuk@btinternet.comNovember 28, 2018 We had a pass for 14 days and travelled from Brisbane to Mildura via Sydney. It was very easy to book out trips and the services were very efficient, on time every time. The trains were clean, had a good buffet service and we knew exactly where we were. Staff could not have been more helpful. We loved it!
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Value 5.00 User Friendliness 5.00 Experience 5.00 Comfort 5.00 Service 5.00 | Dennis OlsenNovember 10, 2017 Excellent in all categories! Thank you!
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Value 5.00 User Friendliness 3.00 Experience 4.00 Comfort 3.00 Service 3.00 | August 12, 2017 I used the Discovery Rail 14 day pass to travel from Melbourne to Brisbane making many stops along the way. The train was a great option, and the schedules were decently convenient. Accessing some locations was limited to one train a day, but usually there was a train operating everyday. The retrieval of the pass online was stressful and delayed, however once it came bookings and travelling was smooth sailing. For anyone planning a multi leg train journey through NSW I would highly recommend this product!
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Value 5.00 User Friendliness 4.00 Experience 4.00 Comfort 4.00 Service 5.00 | A great way to experience NSW!Nicole ,Canada November 18, 2016The Discovery Pass was a great investment for our trip to Australia. We bought the Premier Class pass over 14 days and maximized it by visiting 7 cities. The price between standard and premier is not huge but well worth it. We met so many nice locals and just relaxed, read and watched the scenery go by. The sleeper from Sydney to Brisbane was a bit noisy at night but we woke up in beautiful Brisbane ready to explore! We highly recommend this pass!
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