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Eight days of free public transport

As a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can explore Victoria with free Festival travel from Sunday 6 October to Sunday 13 October 2024

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Victorian Senior Card holders can enjoy Victoria with eight days of free public transport from 6 to 13 October 2024.

Free public transport is available to all Victorian Senior Card holders. Jump on public transport for free to visit attractions across Melbourne as well as regional and rural locations.

Where you can go

You’ll be able to travel for free on all public transport in Victoria, including:

  • Melbourne trains, trams and buses
  • Regional trains, coaches and buses (including regional town bus services) as listed below.

Using your myki

From Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October 2024 you won’t be charged when you touch on and off.

Throughout the rest of the year, top up with myki Money if you travel occasionally, or myki Pass if you travel often. Your card isn’t locked to myki Money or myki Pass – choose each time you top up.

Find out more at ptv.vic.gov.auExternal Link or call 1800 800 007.

Mobile myki is also available for Victorian seniors with Android phones. For more information visit Public Transport Victoria mobile myki website: www.ptv.vic.gov.au/mobilemykiExternal Link .

Register your card online to protect your card’s balance if it’s lost or stolen.

Travelling in regional Victoria

  • You need to reserve a seat on long distance V/Line trains and some coaches. To book a seat on V/Line Services requiring reservations call 1800 800 007 from 10am on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
  • Seats can fill quickly – book early.
  • You’ll need to collect your tickets within 48 hours.
  • To make a group booking for up to 20+ travelling on a V/Line train service, or 12+ travelling on a V/Line coach service, visit your nearest station, agent, or submit your request online: www.vline.com.au/grouptravelExternal Link
  • If you make a booking and can't travel, let us know. We can give your ticket to someone else.

Try before you ride

Want to build your confidence in using public transport? Check out the ‘try before you ride’ events on during the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Information on regional town buses and V/Line services

  • Travel for free during Seniors Festival free public transport on regional town buses in:

    • Ararat
    • Bacchus Marsh
    • Bairnsdale
    • Ballarat
    • Beaufort
    • Bellarine Peninsula
    • Benalla
    • Bendigo
    • Churchill
    • Cobram
    • Colac
    • Drouin
    • Echuca/Moama
    • Geelong
    • Gisborne
    • Hamilton
    • Horsham
    • Kilmore
    • Korumburra
    • Kyneton
    • Lakes Entrance
    • Maryborough
    • Mildura
    • Moe
    • Mornington Peninsula
    • Morwell
    • Portland
    • Rochester
    • Sale
    • Seymour
    • Shepparton-Mooroopna
    • Stawell
    • Swan Hill
    • Traralgon
    • Wangaratta
    • Warragul
    • Warrnambool
    • Wonthaggi
    • Yarrawonga

  • Travel for free without booking a seat on trains and coach services, including those starting or ending at:

    • Ballarat/Wendouree/Ararat
    • Bendigo/Eaglehawk/Echuca
    • Geelong/Marshall
    • Traralgon
    • Seymour.

  • You will need to reserve a seat before travelling for free on these services. Check whether you need to book before travelling by looking for an 'R' on V/Line timetables. Reserved services include:

    • Albury/Wodonga
    • Bairnsdale
    • Shepparton
    • Swan Hill
    • Warrnambool.

Plan your journey!

You can plan your journey using the PTV app or visiting the PTV Journey planner websiteExternal Link .

Once you have entered your 'From' starting point, you then need to select the most appropriate option for you and complete your planning.

For more information visit the PTV websiteExternal Link .

Reviewed 30 September 2024