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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 1 October to Sunday 08 October 2023

Victorian Senior Card holders can enjoy Victoria with eight days of free public transport from 1 to 8 October 2023.

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 can you 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.

The V-Line bookings open at 10am on Tuesday 5 September.

Using your myki

From 1 to 8 October 2023 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. 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, Tuesday 5 September onwards.
  • Seats can fill quickly – book early.
  • You’ll need to collect your tickets within 48 hours.
  • You can only travel free in economy class.
  • You can book a return journey for up to four Victorian Seniors Card holders. If you are planning 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 from 10am, Tuesday 6 September onwards.
  • If you make a booking and aren’t able to travel, let us know. We can give your ticket to someone else. Some important tips for travelling on board trains, trams and buses:
  • Touch on – have your myki ready so you can touch on.

Information on regional town buses and V/Line services

Regional buses

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

Unreserved V/Line services

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

Reserved V/Line services

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.

Visit the PTV websiteExternal Link for more information.

Reviewed 11 September 2023