Seniors Card Travel: Brisbane to Byron Bay for just $3

Is it really possible to travel all the way from Brisbane to Byron Bay for just $3? Yes, it is—if you know the right routes and travel hacks! In today’s video, I’m taking you on a step-by-step journey from Roma Street Station in Brisbane all the way down to Byron Bay (and even continuing down to Ballina!). By taking advantage of Queensland’s 50-cent public transport fares and a special NSW regional coach booking trick for seniors, the entire journey cost less than a cup of coffee. Along the way, I grab a coffee at Roma Street, catch a Gold Coast Express train, hop on a local bus to Tweed Heads, kill 2 hours exploring the QLD/NSW border with a pie and a cheeky $8 pub schooner, and finally catch the Premier Motor Service coach down into northern New South Wales. Whether you're looking to save money, planning a scenic day trip, or just want to see how far 50 cents can take you in Australia, this public transport guide has you covered! 📍 The $3 Route Broken Down: Leg 1: Train from Roma Street (Brisbane) to Varsity Lakes + Translink Bus 760 to Tweed Heads = $0.50 (Using a Translink Go-Card/Contactless) Leg 2: Premier Motor Service Coach from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay/Ballina = $2.50 (Note: This $2.50 rate is a special booking price for Seniors Card holders. You must phone them up and provide your senior's card number to book!) ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & The $3 Travel Plan 1:20 - Starting at Roma Street (Coffee & Croissants) 2:16 - Catching the Gold Coast Train (50c Fares!) 5:30 - Spotting a... cattle train?! 7:38 - Arriving at Varsity Lakes & Catching Bus 760 11:15 - Passing Gold Coast Airport & Coolangatta 13:33 - Arriving at Tweed Heads & Lunch Break 15:46 - Killing 2 hours: Pub stop & the QLD/NSW Border Line 18:59 - Catching the Premier Motor Service Coach 21:01 - Arriving in Byron Bay 22:17 - Final stop: Ballina! If you enjoyed this budget travel guide, please hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more weekly travel adventures, and drop a comment below—what’s the cheapest trip you’ve ever taken? See you next week! Cheers Kerry