Victorian Goldfields Railway

ONLINE BOOKING


PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS PAGE BEFORE CLICKING ON THE TICKET BUTTONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE


SUMMER RUNNING All regular services in December, January and February will be hauled by a heritage diesel locomotive - View our Summer Running Policy
GROUP SPECIALS
10-19 passengers 		A substantial discount applies to groups of 10 or more booking online. Receive a 15% when booking online. Note: this special is only available if you book 10 or more passengers in one transaction. Family tickets are not available as they are already heavily discounted.
20 or more passengers Receive a 25% when booking online in one transaction. Note: this special is only available if you book 20 or more passengers in one transaction. Family tickets are not available as they are already heavily discounted.
WHEELCHAIRS / DISABLED ACCESS Yes, we have a special Excursion class carriage available for wheelchairs. Please contact our office to check availability: (03) 5470 6658 or info@vgr.com.au

Disabled parking and especially access is limited at Castlemaine Station. Passengers with mobility issues and who are travelling to us by car are advised to drive to Maldon station where there is convenient parking available and easy access to the platform.

HOW TO BOOK ONLINE
  • - Select if you would like to travel First or Excursion class and the Promotion (if applicable).
  • - You will be taken to the booking page. Select the departure and return times and finally the number of passengers and fare type. Select “Add to Cart” and complete the details on the last page.
  • - Please print your voucher (or have it ready on your mobile device) and present it at the station booking office on the day of travel.
  • - Please not that we cannot accept AMEX.
  • - Please ensure you arrive 20-30 minutes prior to departure time.
TYPES OF FARES
  • - Family fares are available for Excursion class only and are valid for one adult and up to four children or two adults and up to three children.
  • - Child fares apply to ages 4 to 16 years inclusive.
  • - Children under the age of 4 travel free in excursion class only.
  • - Concession fares are available to holders of the following cards: Australian Health Care, Student, Seniors (all states), Companion and Pensioner. The cards will need to be presented before travel.
  • - We are unable to accommodate any children and infants 3 years and under in our First Class carriages for safety reasons. These age restrictions have been carefully considered in the interests of health and safety and the heritage design as well as our licence obligations. Due to the heritage nature and design of the carriages, we cannot accommodate high chairs, prams or wheelchairs in our First Class carriages.
BOOKING USING A VOUCHER If you hold a voucher bookings cannot be made here. Please follow the instructions on the voucher to make bookings.



BICYCLES There is room for bicycles on our regular trains. They are carried at no charge and are safely stored in the guards van or other carriage vestibule as specified by the conductor.
Any Questions?
 Our FAQ page will answer most of your queries: Visit Page

Still unsure or have a question or a problem? Please contact our office email: info@vgr.com.au
or phone 03 5470 6658
$ Including gst.
 
Adult
Concession
Child
4-16 yrs
Family
2 Adults
&
3 Childn

 
RETURN - Castlemaine & Maldon
Excursion †
45.00
40.00
20.00
95.00

First §
65.00
60.00
60.00
N/A

 
  § -- our superbly refurbished lounge and parlour cars with bar and airconditioning. First Class is available on all trains. Note: not available for children and infants under 4. Not suitable for wheelchairs prams or pushers. Mobility aids are able to be brought on board first class.

† Excursion Class travel is available on all VGR trains.




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