Children and youth
Children and school students may be eligible for discounted or free travel.
Children and school students may be eligible for discounted or free travel.
To be eligible, you must be either:
How to apply:
Contact your school or educational institution to apply.
Child/Youth Opal cards are for:
Note: If you're 16 years or older with a Child/Youth Opal card, you must carry your Transport Concession Entitlement Card to avoid fines.
You can order a Child/Youth Opal card online, or get one over the counter from retailers or at a Service NSW centre.
See Opal terms of use.
Children aged 4-15 and and secondary school students with NSW or Victorian school ID cards receive discounted fares on NSW TrainLink Regional trains and coaches. Find out more about child and family fares.
Privately owned rural and regional NSW services may offer concessions to children and students. Check with your local transport operator before you travel.