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Queensland Rail Travel Fares 2021-22 Queensland Rail Travel Fares 2021-22 Tilt Train – GROSS FARES Valid 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 Rockhampton Service (QTT501; QTT602) Australian Queensland Business Seat Adult* Childº Senior∆ Pension^ Brisbane–Maryborough West $84.15 $49.50 $49.50 $49.50 Brisbane–Hervey Bay $100.65 $57.75 $57.75 $57.75 Brisbane-Bundaberg $97.75 $57.50 $57.50 $57.50 Brisbane–Gladstone $140.25 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 Brisbane–Rockhampton $157.25 $92.50 $92.50 $92.50 Maryborough West–Gladstone $84.15 $49.50 $49.50 $49.50 Maryborough West–Rockhampton $106.25 $62.50 $62.50 $62.50 Hervey Bay–Gladstone $100.65 $57.75 $57.75 $57.75 Hervey Bay–Rockhampton $122.75 $70.75 $70.75 $70.75 Gladstone–Rockhampton $41.65 $24.50 $24.50 $24.50 Rockhampton Service (QTT501; QTT602) Australian Queensland Economy Seat Adult* Childº Senior∆ Pension^ Brisbane–Maryborough West $63.75 $37.50 $37.50 $37.50 Brisbane–Hervey Bay $80.25 $45.75 $45.75 $45.75 Brisbane-Bundaberg $75.65 $44.50 $44.50 $44.50 Brisbane–Gladstone $89.25 $59.50 $59.50 $59.50 Brisbane–Rockhampton $101.25 $67.50 $67.50 $67.50 Maryborough West–Gladstone $56.25 $37.50 $37.50 $37.50 Maryborough West–Rockhampton $66.75 $44.50 $44.50 $44.50 Hervey Bay–Gladstone $72.75 $45.75 $45.75 $45.75 Hervey Bay–Rockhampton $83.25 $52.75 $52.75 $52.75 Gladstone–Rockhampton $29.25 $19.50 $19.50 $19.50 If you cannot find the fare you need please contact reservations for a quote Terms and Conditions Prices are per person and quoted in AUD (Australian Dollars). Railbus coach connections included where applicable. Complimentary same-day connection Citytrain ticket for all ticket-holders travelling on long distance journeys. Refunds available if cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on ticket, subject to applicable fees. No refund or rebooking allowed if cancelled after departure (or a no show). *Adult Fare is an advance purchase (BQuick) fare, subject to availability. Conditions apply. o Child Fare available 4 to 15 years of age (inclusive) travel at discounted rates on all Queensland Rail Travel services Δ Australian Senior Fare applicable to current Australian State or Territory Government Seniors Card holders ^ Queensland Pension Fare applicable to current Queensland Pension Concession Card (PCC) holders. Rates for Queensland Pensioners using their rail entitlements are available on request. NB. Australian Pensioner Concession Card holders (outside of QLD) can be booked as an Adult Fare. Important Note: Correct concession card type and number must be advised at the time of booking for the applicable concession fare being booked. Tilt Train Services – refer to Timetables for more details, times are subject to change. QTT501 Departs Brisbane - 11.00am to Rockhampton and intermediate stations; QTT602 Departs Rockhampton - 7.10am to Brisbane and intermediate stations; QTT711 Departs Brisbane - 4.55pm to Bundaberg and intermediate stations; QTT812 Departs Bundaberg – 5.15am to Brisbane and intermediate stations; QTT511 Departs Brisbane – 4.55pm (Tue & Sun) to Bundaberg and Rockhampton and intermediate stations. Tilt Train Information • Luggage allowance and conditions of carriage – please visit Queensland Rail Travel Policy Centre • Timetables, facilities and product information please visit – Tilt Train For more information contact [email protected] Queensland Rail Travel Fares 2021-22 Tilt Train – GROSS FARES Valid 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 Bundaberg & Evening Rockhampton Service ( (QTT711; QTT812; QTT511) Australian Queensland Business Seat Adult* Childº Senior ∆ Pension^ Brisbane–Maryborough West $59.40 $49.50 $49.50 $49.50 Brisbane–Hervey Bay $75.90 $57.75 $57.75 $57.75 Brisbane–Bundaberg $69.00 $57.50 $57.50 $57.50 Maryborough West–Bundaberg $27.00 $22.50 $22.50 $22.50 Hervey Bay–Bundaberg $43.50 $30.75 $30.75 $30.75 Brisbane–Gladstone $99.00 $82.50 $82.50 $82.50 Brisbane–Rockhampton $111.00 $92.50 $92.50 $92.50 Bundaberg & Evening Rockhampton Service (QTT711; QTT812; QTT511) Australian Queensland Economy Seat Adult* Childº Senior ∆ Pension^ Brisbane–Maryborough West $45.00 $37.50 $37.50 $37.50 Brisbane–Hervey Bay $61.50 $45.75 $45.75 $45.75 Brisbane–Bundaberg $53.40 $44.50 $44.50 $44.50 Maryborough West–Bundaberg $21.00 $17.50 $17.50 $17.50 Hervey Bay–Bundaberg $37.50 $25.75 $25.75 $25.75 Brisbane–Gladstone $71.40 $59.50 $59.50 $59.50 Brisbane–Rockhampton $81.00 $67.50 $67.50 $67.50 If you cannot find the fare you need please contact reservations for a quote Terms and Conditions Prices are per person and quoted in AUD (Australian Dollars). Railbus coach connections included where applicable. Complimentary same-day connection Citytrain ticket for all ticket-holders travelling on long distance journeys. Refunds available if cancelled prior to the departure date and time shown on ticket, subject to applicable fees. No refund or rebooking allowed if cancelled after departure (or a no show). *Adult Fare is an advance purchase (BQuick) Fare, subject to availability. Conditions apply. o Child Fare available 4 to 15 years of age (inclusive) travel at discounted rates on all Queensland Rail Travel services Δ Australian Senior Fare applicable to current Australian State or Territory Government Seniors Card holder. Concession card number must be advised at the time of booking. ^ Queensland Pension Fare applicable to current Queensland Pension Concession Card (PCC) holders. Rates for Queensland Pensioners using their rail entitlements are available on request. NB. Australian Pensioner Concession Card holders (outside of QLD) can be booked as an Adult Fare. Important Note: Correct concession card type and number must be advised at the time of booking for the applicable concession fare being booked. Tilt Train Services – refer to Timetables for more details, times are subject to change. QTT501 Departs Brisbane - 11.00am to Rockhampton and intermediate stations; QTT602 Departs Rockhampton - 7.10am to Brisbane and intermediate stations; QTT711 Departs Brisbane - 4.55pm to Bundaberg and intermediate stations; QTT812 Departs Bundaberg – 5.15am to Brisbane and intermediate stations; QTT511 Departs Brisbane – 4.55pm (Tue & Sun) to Bundaberg and Rockhampton and intermediate stations. Tilt Train Information • Luggage allowance and conditions of carriage – please visit Queensland Rail Travel Policy Centre • Timetables, facilities and product information please visit – Tilt Train For more information contact [email protected] .
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