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NSW TrainLink Premium Discovery Pass $550 for 6 Months (Unlimited Travel)

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NSW TrainLink Premium Discovery Pass $550 for 6 Months (Unlimited Travel)
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BangkokBreakfast on 27/07/2020 - 10:47 transportnsw.info (680 clicks)

NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass comes with unlimited regional train travel anywhere within NSW, as well as to Canberra, Brisbane and (under normal circumstances) Melbourne for $550 / 6 Months.

If you purchase a “Premium” travel pass, you’ll be entitled to book First Class where available. Considering this only costs a little more than the Economy pass, it’s well worth buying a Premium pass.

Another key benefit of the Discovery Pass is that you can cancel without penalty if you need to. With the uncertainty surrounding regional travel at the moment, this could be useful if you need to make last-minute changes.

Curtesy of Australian Frequent Flyer
https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/nsw-trainlink-dis…

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  • YasimKudomi on 27/07/2020 - 10:56
    +5

    Can't go to Victoria and soon Queensland, so what is the point for this good bargain!

    • nezumi on 27/07/2020 - 11:03

      The pass doesn't start until you book the first trip, which can happen up to 6 months from purchase of the pass - so a pass bought today could be valid until the end of June next year.

      • jv on 27/07/2020 - 11:21

        which can happen up to 6 months from purchase of the pass

        So back to the first point…

        "Can't go to Victoria and soon Queensland, so what is the point for this good bargain!"

        • nezumi on 27/07/2020 - 11:50

          People in NSW can travel throughout NSW?

          • jv on 27/07/2020 - 11:51
            +3

            @nezumi: For the time being, yes… Over the next 6 months? Who knows…

            • rizza on 27/07/2020 - 12:53

              @jv: I doubt things get worse next year. I actually think things will be significantly better next year.

              The vaccines seem to have progressed very well, and yes they will be used soon (expedited for the most vulnerable, so don't have to worry about the distribution). What happened to Melbourne was due to slip ups, which I think will be ironed out in the coming months. People have become lax, but hopefully the mask issue will solve that task, and tissues.

              Also this is an RNA virus, it evolves rapidly (which could mean the vaccines lose effectiveness without changes, but it also means that it is likely that the virus will become better adapted to the host.

              All in all, I think the future is positive, not negative. Yes even 6 months should be enough time to see some of the positive reversal.

              • hopper on 28/07/2020 - 06:24

                @rizza: Until something new comes from market

      • Grazz989 on 30/07/2020 - 03:21

        I'm not doubting you, but could you please point out where it mentions that 'start until you book the first trip, which can happen up to 6 months from purchase of the pass'?

        I assume from your wording you dont have to book that trip when you buy the pass, you can just forget about it for a few months, then start your 6 months whenever you like?

        • nezumi on 30/07/2020 - 08:55

          From the linked page:
          "Step 2: Book your trips

          After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to 6 months to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry date of the pass. You must book each trip before you travel."

          https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fare…

          • Grazz989 on 30/07/2020 - 14:29
            +1

            @nezumi: Apologies, I must have missed that. Thanks for spoonfeeding me :)

    • cyssero on 27/07/2020 - 13:35
      +1

      This is still a great deal to experience pre-federation Australia.

  • beatthatflight on 27/07/2020 - 11:08
    +1

    Hah, came here to post this, great deal!

  • ZeeFlyingMonkey on 27/07/2020 - 11:15

    Seems great is it normally this price or is it reduced ?

  • ZeeFlyingMonkey on 27/07/2020 - 11:21
    +3

    Hey OP,

    Found out there is an additional 10% discount if you are an NRMA Member:
    https://www.mynrma.com.au/holidays/packages-and-deals/nsw-tr…

    Brings premium 6 month down to $495

    • ZeeFlyingMonkey on 27/07/2020 - 11:22
      +4

      Just realised this is no longer a valid offer … Apologies

  • jv on 27/07/2020 - 11:23
    -7

    This is a great 'cheap accommodation deal' for the homeless….

    • abc on 27/07/2020 - 11:44
      +1

      You can get cheaper by just sleeping on long distance NSW Trainlink Intercity Services which operate overnight.

      • jv on 27/07/2020 - 11:47
        -1

        How much cheaper, and do they include first class?

  • Meowcat on 27/07/2020 - 11:53

    Upvoted for trains

    • jv on 27/07/2020 - 13:18

      What about Planes & Automobiles ?

  • mrkrazy on 27/07/2020 - 11:58

    What was the normal price? Don't see anything on their website…

    • UberIsCool on 27/07/2020 - 11:59

      Think this is the normal price

      • mrkrazy on 27/07/2020 - 12:00

        So why is this on OzBargain?

        • UberIsCool on 27/07/2020 - 12:02

          Perhaps if you do it often?

          • mrkrazy on 27/07/2020 - 12:03

            @UberIsCool: Wouldn't that mean every single type of transport method should also be posted?

            • UberIsCool on 27/07/2020 - 12:06

              @mrkrazy: Get on it! :) opal card. translink, Myki etc etc

            • callum9999 on 27/07/2020 - 12:31

              @mrkrazy: If there's something unique about the transport method that makes it particularly attractive and isn't well known, why not?

  • UberIsCool on 27/07/2020 - 12:01
    +1

    You'd have to go return to Brisbane at least 3 times in this period for the value. Its about $93 one way or $125 in First. 14.5hrs one way.

    I did Syd to CBR not long ago, 4.5 hours, about $60 each way in First. It was i nice ride and on par with flying times with airport parking, security etc. Train arrives in Kingston which was a cool Canberra suburb, on the water that is.

  • RSmith on 27/07/2020 - 12:01

    Unlimited travel

    … From bedroom to living room.

  • YasimKudomi on 27/07/2020 - 12:23

    Tough time is coming, spend your cash wisely forks!

    • Iwantthatbargain on 27/07/2020 - 13:35
      +1

      I use reusable 🍴(forks)

    • xoom on 27/07/2020 - 15:28

      My cutlery was bought from ikea some 15 or so years ago.

  • countmein on 27/07/2020 - 12:59

    Bought 10?

  • mikokik5 on 27/07/2020 - 13:08
    +1

    Lolz.. dont see a point, in 6months time, virus is still here..

    • jv on 27/07/2020 - 13:19

      It will spread to more regions, more quickly with this deal though…

      • YasimKudomi on 27/07/2020 - 15:46

        LOL! It's so true!

      • xoom on 27/07/2020 - 15:48

        So what you're saying is sharing is caring.

        • jv on 27/07/2020 - 15:51
          -2

          I'm saying this deal is dangerous and irresponsible in these times.

          • xoom on 27/07/2020 - 15:54

            @jv: but did you not see the woman insisting she be allowed in to bunnings with no mask on. She is going to sue bunning for infringing on her rights as a woman.

            *smh*

            • jv on 27/07/2020 - 15:55

              @xoom:

              sue bunning for infringing on her rights as a woman

              did she want to give birth in Bunnings ???

    • Naigrabzo on 24/08/2020 - 10:17

      Dude, Virus will always be there and has been there for millions of years; in Bats.

  • harryzee on 27/07/2020 - 15:20
    -1

    As it is regular price it should be moved to forums.

    • jv on 27/07/2020 - 15:52

      I don't think we want to fill the forums with such rubbish.

      • xoom on 27/07/2020 - 15:57

        rubbish. What rubbish. You mean the time someone asked if it was OK to cook all their meals from the council barbecue.

        /s

    • harryzee on 28/07/2020 - 08:30

      Which clown negged me? Must be someone with Covid.

  • iamhurtin on 27/07/2020 - 18:13

    Heh. Someone's nightmare is another's leisure

    After suffering 22 hour trips between Sydney - gold Coast as kid going between parents, trip from Central to home bush is a year too long

  • enveloped on 28/07/2020 - 02:02

    Does this preimum pass cover premium sleeper for overnight trains?

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