Transportation in Australia

Some times a more economical way to get around Australia is to utilize the train "system" or bus services that are available. We do need to tell you up front that travelling by train in Australia may not be as convenient as the experience that you have in Europe and probably not even as advanced as Amtrack in the United States. None the less, the train and bus services in Australia may offer a less expensive alternative of travel in Australia.
Train Services in Australia
Bus Services in Australia
   

  • Airport Link: Airport Link is the only transport that offers a fast, frequent & direct link between Sydney Airport and the centre of Sydney in only 13 minutes. Airport Link also offers the most economical way to reach Sydney’s suburban stations. This site provides all the information you require to plan your trip to and from Sydney Airport, including tickets and fares, sydney maps, tourist tickets, and how to save money while you are visiting Sydney.

  • CountryLink: CountryLink’s rail and coach network reaches 334 destinations in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Victoria.

  • Indian Pacific: As the name implies, the Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world’s longest and greatest train journeys. (Sydney - Adelaide - Perth)

  • QR (Queensland Rail): QR provides fast, efficient, safe and cost-effective transport and logistics services to diverse customers throughout the State of Queensland and interstate.

  • The Ghan: Travel from Sydney and Melbourne to Adelaide and Alice Springs. Experience the Outback.

  • V/Line: V/Line. Find out about public train, and bus travel services throughout Victoria, Australia.

  • Buslines: Central Directory for all Bus, Coach and Train Travel

  • Airport Bus Eastside: Buses that specialise in Airport Shuttle Bus services as well as Small Group Transport in Melbourne, Victoria.

  • Greyhound Pioneer: Get around on a Greyhound Aussie Explorer Pass and see more of Australia your way. Choose a pre-set travel route and you can stop off as often as you like, travelling in one direction. Selected passes include free tours and transfers to destinations like Kakadu National Park and Ayers Rock.

  • Skybus: Linking Melbourne airport to the city.

  • Sunbus: Bus Travel in Northern Queensland.