Student & School Rail Fares

​Queensland offers a live classroom with a wealth of educational opportunities.​​

Start planning early for a rail experience through Queensland full of interesting history and heritage sites to explore.

Take the train to more than 60 destinations in Queensland from Brisbane, Cairns, Mount Isa, Longreach, Charleville, Rockhampton and Bundaberg, and so many places in between.

We have great rail fares for Students travelling solo in Queensland and School Groups looking for a new educational experience with lasting memories.

Let us help you discover Queensland by rail.​

Online bookings are available for eligible full-time student card holders: Book Now

  
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Student Fare

When booking, customers will receive a discount of up to 40% off the full adult rail fare on Queensland Rail Travel long-distance services when they provide proof of a current Queensland full-time student card. Meals and upgrades to a sleeper or RailBed are not discounted and incur an additional cost.​

Take the train along Queensland's east coast to well-known holiday hot spots. Try whale watching at Fraser Island or the rodeo at the beef capital, Rockhampton. See turtle hutching in Bundaberg, swim in the blue waters of the Whitsundays or walk through Tropical North Queensland's rainforests.

Trek west to red dirt country and try an Outback Queensland adventure. Explore the gem fields of Emerald, experience the history of Barcaldine or enjoy the authentic outback hospitality of Longreach. Head inland to the bustling mining town of Mount Isa, west from Townsville or take a trip across the Great Dividing Range to Charleville from Brisbane.

 

Edusaver School Group Fare

Great rail savings for school groups of up to 70%* off for travel in Queensland.

Rail has a rich history of over 150 years in Queensland connecting communities. School students and their teachers can immerse in a land where dinosaurs once roamed, follow the footsteps of Queensland pioneers, and discover the colours of natural wonders at World Heritage-listed sites. We can take you there by rail.

Available for rail journeys on the Queensland long-distance network of 100 kilometres and over.


​* Student discounted fares on Queensland Rail Travel services are available to full time Queensland or International students aged 16 years and over with a valid student identification card. Customers under 16 years of age are classified as children, and travel at the child rate.


  
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<p>Queensland primary and secondary school groups with a minimum 10 students can apply for a 70% discount off the full adult rail fare for the children/students. Edusaver fares are available for Economy Seats on Tilt Train services, Spirit of the Outback, The Westlander, The Inlander as well as Premium Economy Seats on the Spirit of Queensland. RailBus Coach Connecting services to Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Winton, Quilpie or Cunnamulla can also be included. </p></div>
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