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Concession
Fares
Learn more about concession fare eligibility
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Brisbane's Airtrain
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Concession fares are available for eligible passengers with a valid identification when travelling between Brisbane Airport and South East Queensland Suburban stations. Concession fares do not apply for travel between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City stations.
Please note that you must carry your proof of concession entitlement with you at all times and show it to the driver or authorised person when asked.
During the Queensland Government flat rate fares initiative, starting Monday 5 August 2024, for six-months, the 50% concession fares on public transport will not apply.
Purchasing tickets
At the station: You can purchase eligible concession tickets at arrival to the station. You must provide your valid identification in order to receive the concession fare.
Travel by go card: Children and Concession go cards can be purchased at the station. Please check the card advice below for applicability.
Online: In order to purchase a concession ticket your identification must be verified, therefore it cannot be purchased online.
Travel with Smart Ticketing: The payment system does not currently support concession fares.
Valid concession cards
Please check the validity of your concession card by selecting the dropdown or please click here.
Please note that The Health Care Card issued by Services Australia is not accepted.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to the cardholder of a Pensioner Concession Card. The cardholder will need to purchase a valid ticket for travel on Airtrain.
Ticket types:
- A paper ticket can be purchased on arrival at the station. A valid identification must be provided to staff to be entitled to the discount.
- A concession go card can be purchased at the station. There is a $30 minimum cost for a go card, a $5 deposit for the card plus $25 for preloaded travel credit.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
Ticket types:
- A paper ticket can be purchased on arrival at the station. A valid identification must be provided to staff to be entitled to the discount.
- A concession go card can be purchased at the station. There is a $30 minimum cost for a go card, a $5 deposit for the card plus $25 for preloaded travel credit.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to the cardholder of a DVA/ Veteran card (gold and white only). The cardholder will need to purchase a valid ticket for travel on Airtrain.
Please note that only the cards with File No. prefix Q are eligible for concession.
Ticket types:
- A paper ticket can be purchased on arrival at the station. A valid identification must be provided to staff to be entitled to the discount.
- A concession go card can be purchased at the station. There is a $30 minimum cost for a go card, a $5 deposit for the card plus $25 for preloaded travel credit.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Children travel free* on Airtrain between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City when accompanied by an adult travelling on a paper ticket or an e-ticket. Click here to find out more. *T&Cs apply
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to children (5-14 years). A concession card is not required.
Free travel is available for infants (0-4 years). A ticket is not required.
Ticket types:
- A paper ticket can be purchased on arrival at the station.
- A child go card can be purchased at the station. There is a $30 minimum cost for a go card, a $5 deposit for the card plus $25 for preloaded travel credit.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to Queensland Secondary school students (15+ years). To purchase a valid ticket for travel you must provide a Queensland student photo identification card, Home Education identification card, or be wearing an official Queensland school uniform.
Ticket types:
- A paper ticket can be purchased on arrival at the station. A valid identification must be provided to staff to be entitled to the discount.
- A concession go card can be purchased at the station. There is a $30 minimum cost for a go card, a $5 deposit for the card plus $25 for preloaded travel credit.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to eligible full-time university, TAFE and post-secondary students in Queensland.
To receive a concession fare, you must purchase an Adult go card in advance and apply with Translink. You will not start receiving concession fares until your application has been processed by Translink. Please note this is not an instantaneous process. Click here to find out more.
Ticket types:
- To travel on a go card, you must show a current photo ID and have concession fares activated on your go card.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
- Note: travel on concession paper tickets is not permitted.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to eligible job seekers in Queensland.
To receive a concession fare, you must purchase an Adult go card in advance and apply with Translink. You will not start receiving concession fares until your application has been processed by Translink. Please note this is not an instantaneous process. Click here to find out more.
Ticket types:
- To travel on a go card, you must show a current photo ID and have concession fares activated on your go card.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
- Note: travel on concession paper tickets is not permitted.
A 50% concession applies for the Translink network only, Airtrain is not included.
Discounted travel is available between Brisbane City and South East Queensland Suburban stations is provided to eligible asylum seekers in Queensland.
To receive a concession fare, you must purchase an Adult go card in advance and apply with Translink. You will not start receiving concession fares until your application has been processed by Translink. Please note this is not an instantaneous process. Click here to find out more.
Ticket types:
- To travel on a go card, you must show a current photo ID and have concession fares activated on your go card.
- If you are travelling to Brisbane City or purchasing a return ticket, the cheapest fare is an Adult ticket online.
- Note: travel on concession paper tickets is not permitted.
