Victorian Senior Card holders can enjoy Victoria with 8 days of free public transport from 5 to 12 October 2025.
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.
Victorian seniors are also getting cheaper public transport from next year.
From 1 January 2026, Victorian seniors myki holders will be able to travel for free on all public transport, every weekend.
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.
How to travel during the free travel period
Remember to always carry your Seniors myki and Victorian Seniors Card with you on public transport. From Sunday 5 to Sunday 12 October 2025, tap on and off as usual, you won’t be charged.
On regional services that don’t use myki, just show your Victorian Seniors Card to the conductor or bus driver.
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 or call 1800 800 007.
Mobile myki is also available for Victorian seniors with Android phones. For more information visit Public Transport Victoria's mobile myki web page: .
Register your card online to protect your card’s balance if it’s lost or stolen.
Travelling in regional Victoria
- We recommend travelling during off-peak hours. You’ll be more likely to find a seat.
- 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, visit your nearest station or agent or call 1800 800 007 from 10:00 am on Tuesday 2 September 2025.
- Seats can fill quickly so book early! You’ll need to collect your tickets within 48 hours.
- To make a group booking for up to 19 travelling on a V/Line train service, or 12+ travelling on a V/Line coach service, visit your nearest station or agent.
- For larger group bookings, please submit a group booking request from 10:00 am on Tuesday 2 September at:
- If you book and can't travel, please let Transport Victoria know prior as your seats can be reallocated to other customers wanting to travel.
Information on regional town buses and V/Line services
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Travel for free during the Victorian Seniors Festival free public transport period 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
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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.
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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
For journey planning visit or download the PTV app.
Once you have entered your 'From' starting point, you then need to select the most appropriate option for you and complete your planning.
Public transport benefits year-round
Victorian Seniors Card holders receive significant discounts and benefits year-round.
From 1 January 2026, Victorian Seniors Card holders will also be able to travel for free every weekend on all public transport.
There’s nothing you need to do – your Seniors myki will be updated automatically on 1 January with your new entitlements.
Further information about public transport benefits is available on Seniors Online.
Reviewed 31 August 2025