Best of all, getting from Sydney to Byron Bay is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $15.5. Casino is a town in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia, with a population of 10,914 people at the 2016 census. The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the heart of the Northern Rivers region. Located only 5 minutes from Ballina CBD and less than 30 minutes to Byron Bay and Lismore. So whether your visit is for business, a holiday or to catch up with family and friends, Ballina Byron Gateway Airport helps you get to your destination quicker.

Regional Excursion Daily (RED ticket): Holders of Pensioner Concession, NSW Seniors or War Widow/er cards, can purchase a RED ticket from the bus driver for $2.50. The ticket is valid for all day travel within the region. You can get on and off the bus as much as you want and you can travel on different bus companies. Show your eligible concession card to the driver, they will give you a RED ticket which you can use for the rest of the day.

Country Pensioner Excursion Ticket: A Country Pensioner Excursion (CPE) ticket is an affordable ticket for eligible pensioners and seniors to travel by train in regional NSW and the ACT.

For $2.50 you can book an Economy class seat on a NSW TrainLink Regional train service. You will need to book 7 days or less in advance. Click here for more information.

Regional Seniors Travel Card: The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. You can use the card at certain retailers to pay for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. Click here for more information.

Half Fare Concessions: Full time tertiary students, jobseekers, apprentices and trainees are entitled to half fare travel on presentation of a relevant card. You can obtain an application from Centrelink, your training institution or workplace.
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Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS): People with a severe and permanent disability may be eligible for subsidised taxi travel. TTSS consists of vouchers that pay for ½ your taxi fare per journey. Up to a maximum of $60 a ride. So if the fare is $25 you would pay $12.50, and if it is $120 you would pay $60. Ask your doctor about the scheme or phone 1800 623 724.
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If you are travelling interstate you can order Interstate Taxi Dockets. Order them in advance of your travel as they may take up to two weeks to arrive.
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School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS): Travel to and from school is subsidised for most students. Contact your school for an application form.
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Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP): Subsidised school transport for students with an intellectual, physical or behavioural disorder, should their parents be unable to provide transport. Apply through your school or phone 1300 338 278.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has a range of transport schemes for Veterans with disabilities living permanently in NSW. For more information and an application form contact a regional RSL Sub Branch office or call 1800 555 254.
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Isolated Patients Travel & Accommodation Scheme (IPTAAS): A referral-only service for people who need to travel more than 100km to obtain inpatient or outpatient specialist medical treatment and/or specialist oral health surgical treatment that is unavailable locally. Claim forms are available from your medical practitioner or contact 6620 2168.
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Companion Card If you have a significant, lifelong disability and require attendant care for the rest of your life, you may be eligible for a companion card. An attendant travelling with you will receive free travel on public transport in NSW. This card also provides free entry for the attendant to many venues throughout the state. For more information and an application form phone 1800 893 044.
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Assistance Animal Permit If you have a disability and rely on the assistance of an animal that has been trained to alleviate the effects of your disability, you can apply for an Assistance Animal Permit. The animal must meet training standards so that it assists you to use public transport effectively, and to ensure it does not pose any risks or disruptions to other passengers or staff. Find out more or get an application from a NSW branch of Vision Australia or Guide Dogs Australia
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