Luggage rules

Check your luggage allowance and how to pack before your trip. This guide gives you all the information you need.

Luggage allowance

Size and weight limits

Your luggage allowance depends on your ticket type and whether you’re travelling by train or coach.

Quick reference

How you travel	Hand luggage (max. 10kg)	Large luggage (max. 20kg)
Coach	1	2
Train Economy	1	1
Train First Class	1	2

How you travel

Coach

Hand luggage (max. 10kg)

1

Large luggage (max. 20kg)

2

How you travel

Train Economy

Hand luggage (max. 10kg)

1

Large luggage (max. 20kg)

1

How you travel

Train First Class

Hand luggage (max. 10kg)

1

Large luggage (max. 20kg)

2

Travelling on both a coach and train

If your trip includes a coach and a train, coach luggage rules apply for the entire journey.

Travelling with extra or special items

You can bring extra items if they meet certain rules:

Bring prams, baby seats, mobility aids and medical equipment in addition to your luggage allowance.
Musical instruments and sporting gear count towards your luggage allowance.
You may need to book some items in advance or pay a fee.
All items must follow size, weight and safety limits.
Please refer to Other luggage items for more details and conditions.

Large luggage: 60cm high x 70cm long x 50cm wide.
Hand luggage: 30cm high x 50cm long x 30cm wide.
No item over 20kg is allowed on any NSW TrainLink service.
Size measurements must include protruding parts (wheels and handles). Measure the widest points on each side.
Luggage that does not comply with the luggage policy, including excess luggage, is not permitted.
Luggage must be packed in a suitcase or a suitable protective travel bag.

Your luggage onboard

To help ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all passengers, please review the following information for luggage when travelling:

Other luggage items

You may be able to bring extra items in addition to your standard luggage allowance, such as a pram, mobility aid or medical equipment. You can also bring items for leisure or work, as long as they meet size, weight and safety requirements. Some items must be pre-booked before you travel.

Special allowances

These items are allowed in addition to your standard luggage.

Mobility aids and wheelchairs

Sporting equipment and musical instruments

You can bring large items as part of your luggage allowance, if it meets safety, weight and size requirements. Some items may require booking and some may incur a booking fee.

Due to limited space on our services, we kindly request that passengers take note of the following travel conditions.

Dangerous goods and prohibited items

Don’t bring dangerous items or anything that could cause a safety risk. Always check before you pack.

Prohibited items

From Saturday 1 November 2025, lithium batteries used for supplying power to a converted e-bike, whether or not they are attached to a bike.
Dirty, soiled, or offensive items.
Inadequately secured luggage (including items packed in plastic bags).
Polystyrene or wooden boxes (except bicycles in cardboard boxes as specified).
Lightweight material bags exceeding 15kg (only clothing and soft items allowed).
Engines, motors, or their parts (including vehicles).
Sailboards.
Animals (except approved assistance animals.)
Household items or appliances.
Plants or plant matter.
Perishable food items (including meat, seafood, fruit, and vegetables).
Unattended bags (your luggage must travel with you).
Alcohol not purchased on board (BYO alcohol is not permitted).

Possession, use or transport of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate reporting to law enforcement authorities.

Dangerous goods

The following items must not be taken on board under any circumstance:

Compressed gases: Flammable, non-inflammable and poisonous.
Corrosives: Acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries.
Explosives: Munitions, fireworks and flares.
Flammable liquids and solids: Lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners and fire-lighters.
Oxidising materials: Bleaching powder and peroxides.
Poisons and infectious substances: Insecticides, weed killers and live virus materials.
Weapons: Firearms, spear guns, crossbows and knives.
Radioactive materials

NSW Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order

NSW DPI has issued an Emergency Order restricting the movement of fire ant carrier materials into NSW from fire ant-infested areas in Queensland.

Learn more.

Damaged or lost luggage

We recommend taking out travel insurance to cover accidental damage or loss.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about luggage and what you can take onboard.

Related content

Need additional information?

Contact us for help with further questions or assistance with your travel.

Booking enquiry

Large luggage: 60cm high x 70cm long x 50cm wide.
Hand luggage: 30cm high x 50cm long x 30cm wide.
No item over 20kg is allowed on any NSW TrainLink service.
Size measurements must include protruding parts (wheels and handles). Measure the widest points on each side.
Luggage that does not comply with the luggage policy, including excess luggage, is not permitted.
Luggage must be packed in a suitcase or a suitable protective travel bag.

To help ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all passengers, please review the following information for luggage when travelling:

You may be able to bring extra items in addition to your standard luggage allowance, such as a pram, mobility aid or medical equipment. You can also bring items for leisure or work, as long as they meet size, weight and safety requirements. Some items must be pre-booked before you travel.

You can bring large items as part of your luggage allowance, if it meets safety, weight and size requirements. Some items may require booking and some may incur a booking fee.

Due to limited space on our services, we kindly request that passengers take note of the following travel conditions.

Don’t bring dangerous items or anything that could cause a safety risk. Always check before you pack.

Prohibited items

From Saturday 1 November 2025, lithium batteries used for supplying power to a converted e-bike, whether or not they are attached to a bike.
Dirty, soiled, or offensive items.
Inadequately secured luggage (including items packed in plastic bags).
Polystyrene or wooden boxes (except bicycles in cardboard boxes as specified).
Lightweight material bags exceeding 15kg (only clothing and soft items allowed).
Engines, motors, or their parts (including vehicles).
Sailboards.
Animals (except approved assistance animals.)
Household items or appliances.
Plants or plant matter.
Perishable food items (including meat, seafood, fruit, and vegetables).
Unattended bags (your luggage must travel with you).
Alcohol not purchased on board (BYO alcohol is not permitted).

Possession, use or transport of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate reporting to law enforcement authorities.

Dangerous goods

The following items must not be taken on board under any circumstance:

Compressed gases: Flammable, non-inflammable and poisonous.
Corrosives: Acids, alkalis, mercury and wet cell batteries.
Explosives: Munitions, fireworks and flares.
Flammable liquids and solids: Lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners and fire-lighters.
Oxidising materials: Bleaching powder and peroxides.
Poisons and infectious substances: Insecticides, weed killers and live virus materials.
Weapons: Firearms, spear guns, crossbows and knives.
Radioactive materials

NSW Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order

NSW DPI has issued an Emergency Order restricting the movement of fire ant carrier materials into NSW from fire ant-infested areas in Queensland.

Learn more.

Need additional information?

Contact us for help with further questions or assistance with your travel.

Booking enquiry

Luggage rules

Luggage allowance

Size and weight limits

Luggage rules

Luggage allowance

Size and weight limits

Your luggage onboard

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On trains plus-icon

Other luggage items

Special allowances

Travelling with children: Prams and baby seatsplus-icon

Bringing medical items plus-icon

Mobility aids and wheelchairs

Accepted mobility aids and equipmentplus-icon

Motorised wheelchairs and scootersplus-icon

If travelling by coachplus-icon

Sporting equipment and musical instruments

Bicycles: Push bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters (booking required) and folding bikesplus-icon

Surfboards, snowboards and snow skis (booking required)plus-icon

Other sporting equipmentplus-icon

Musical instrumentsplus-icon

Dangerous goods and prohibited items

Prohibited items

Damaged or lost luggage

Damaged luggageplus-icon

Lost property and luggageplus-icon

Frequently asked questions

Packing tips plus-icon

Bag and luggage storage at Sydney Central Station plus-icon

Where do I stow my luggage on the train?plus-icon

Related content

On coaches plus-icon

On trains plus-icon

Travelling with children: Prams and baby seatsplus-icon

Bringing medical items plus-icon

Accepted mobility aids and equipmentplus-icon

Motorised wheelchairs and scootersplus-icon

If travelling by coachplus-icon

Bicycles: Push bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters (booking required) and folding bikesplus-icon

Surfboards, snowboards and snow skis (booking required)plus-icon

Other sporting equipmentplus-icon

Musical instrumentsplus-icon

Prohibited items

Damaged luggageplus-icon

Lost property and luggageplus-icon

Packing tips plus-icon

Bag and luggage storage at Sydney Central Station plus-icon

Where do I stow my luggage on the train?plus-icon