{"id":2863,"date":"2024-01-18T05:01:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T05:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cardhacks.com.au\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2024-05-26T23:17:52","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T23:17:52","slug":"seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cardhacks.com.au\/2024\/01\/18\/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors Card Travel: Sydney to Port Macquarie by train for $5"},"content":{"rendered":"
Save on your Port Macquarie trip with Seniors fares!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re a senior who enjoys early starts, you can travel from Sydney to Port Macquarie for just $5.<\/strong>\u00a0That’s a whopping 87% discount<\/strong> compared to the regular $42.08 fare.<\/p>\n Here’s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n Grab your cards:<\/strong> You’ll need two cards for this journey. First, apply for a Gold Seniors Concessional Opal card<\/strong> if you don’t have one already. It’s easy, and you can receive it within a week or two. Click here to get started: https:\/\/www.opal.com.au\/ordercard<\/a>. Second, you’ll need your Seniors card<\/strong>, valid in any Australian state. You can apply here: https:\/\/my.gov.au\/en\/services\/ageing\/retirement\/after-you-retire\/concessions-for-older-australians<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Book your train:<\/strong> Choose a Dungog to Port Macquarie Country Pensioner Excursion<\/a> ticket<\/strong>. This special ticket costs only $2.50,<\/strong> but it can only be booked 7 days in advance or less<\/strong>. Book online at: https:\/\/www.nswtrainlink.info\/regional-bookings<\/a> Catch the early bird:<\/strong> This deal is only available Monday to Friday<\/strong>. Start your journey with the 5:15am Opal service from Central to Newcastle Interchange<\/strong>, arriving at 7:50am. Click here to view the timetable.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Connect at Newcastle:<\/strong> You’ll get 39 minutes to enjoy a cuppa, in the cafe near Newcastle Interchange. At Newcastle Interchange, hop on the 8:29am Opal service to Dungog<\/strong>, arriving at 9:50am. Click here to view the timetable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Board the XPT:<\/strong> In Dungog, catch your pre-booked XPT train departing at 10:43am to Port Macquarie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Finish with a bus ride:<\/strong> Arrive in Wauchope at 1:47pm and transfer to a 20-minute coach ride<\/strong> to Port Macquarie.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Enjoy your trip!<\/strong> This option offers significant savings and a scenic journey for seniors who are flexible with their travel times. Remember, this deal is available only Mondays to Fridays.<\/p>\n The coach service will drop you off in the middle of downtown Port Macquarie. There are numerous motels and hotels you can stay at within a short walking distance from where the coach drops you off.\u00a0<\/p>\n Important Links<\/strong><\/p>\n Port Macquarie accommodation – Close to the center of town<\/a><\/strong>\n
Or call NSWtrainLink on 13 22 32.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Port Macquarie Taxis<\/a><\/strong>
Port Macquarie Visitor Information<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n