NSW TrainLink
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About NSW TrainLink
A railway journey is a convenient way to explore the country. No matter whether you are after a quintessentially old school experience with a slow long-haul train or a super modern highspeed express, a train travel allows you to get to your destination in style and enjoy the trip at its most. NSW TrainLink is one of the operators you can book a train ride with. Before confirming your booking, remember to check the date of your travel, class, price and conditions of your fare.
What are the Main Stations of NSW TrainLink?
The main stations covered by NSW TrainLinkās route map include
- Sydney Central Station
- Melbourne Southern Cross
- Brisbane Roma Street
- Canberra
- Coffs Harbour
- Wagga Wagga
- Albury
- Broadmeadow
- Goulburn
- Casino
What are the Most Popular Routes of NSW TrainLink?
Here are some of the routes offered by NSW TrainLink which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers:
What are the Train Classes & Prices of NSW TrainLink?
Depending on the length of your trip and your preferences you can choose a first or second class ticket in a sleeper coach for an overnight trip or opt for a hard or soft seat if available. Note that the choice of ticket classes depends both on the route and the length of your trip. Basically, your train may feature first class berths but you will not be able to book one if you are doing just a short two-hour stretch. In general, second class berths are a good choice for longer trips, and soft seats get you covered if your train ride is supposed to take under 4-5 hours.
Pros & Cons of Train Travel
Pros of Train Travel
- The best thing about railway travel is no traffic jams. Even on rush-hour, long weekends or during the high season
- An easy online booking process ā you do not need to go to the railway station, which was the case in many places not so long ago!
- Prices for train tickets are usually more affordable compared to airplane tickets yet for certain destinations and trips the total travel time can be almost the same
- While rail travel is obviously slower than air travel, railway stations are often located in the centre of the city which saves you a sack of time getting to/from there while airports are almost always are quite a long way out of the city
- Travelling by night allows you to save on a hotel room and sleep well at the same time ā opposite to a night bus where even the sleeping class is a huge compromise
- On certain routes luxury service is available
Cons of Train Travel
- For longer trips a train ride is definitely more time consuming than air journeys
- Trains do ride on schedule but being out of schedule is not unheard of for train travel ā and delays can be huge, so if you are planning a connection to your flight, carefully check the time your train arrives at the station and think twice.
- Cleanliness is sometimes an issue with second and third class tickets, and with toilets, too.
- If your train makes a lot of stops, in some cases it is difficult to figure out when to get off as stops are not always clearly announced or marked with the exception of an electronic screen.
NSW TrainLink Stations
Brisbane Roma Street
Melbourne Southern Cross
Canberra
Sydney Central Station
Dubbo
Casino
Armidale
Moree
Wagga Wagga
Griffith
Broken Hill
Albury
Parkes
Orange Station
Bathurst
Taree
Wauchope
Grafton
Coffs Harbour
Sawtell
Urunga
Nambucca Heads
Kempsey
Walcha Road Station
Tamworth
Narrabri
Lithgow
Bowral
Moss Vale
Bundanoon
Goulburn
Bungendore
Queanbeyan
Junee
Cootamundra
Strathfield
Hornsby
Gosford
Wyong
Fassifern
Broadmeadow
Maitland
Dungog
Gloucester
Wingham
Kendall
Eungai
Macksville
Kyogle
Benalla
Boggabri
Blayney
Broadmeadows VIC
Bellata
Campbelltown
Condobolin
Coolamon
Culcairn
Mudgee
Euabalong West Station
Gunning
Gunnedah
Geurie
Harden
Henty
Ivanhoe
Kootingal
Katoomba
Leeton
Muswellbrook
Murrurundi
Mittagong
Menindee
Narrandera
Scone
Parramatta
Rydal
Seymour
Singleton
Stuart Town
Tarana
The Rock
Quirindi
Uralla
Werris Creek
Wellington NSW
Wangaratta
Willow Tree
Yass Junction
Tarago
Blacktown
Millthorpe
NSW TrainLink Company Reviews
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Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Sep 18, 2026
Too much delay happened first time and it was very bad experiment
T
Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Sep 12, 2026
Unfortunately by the time the train arrived at Albury there was no hot meal, no sandwiches remaining. And, as usual, the train was late so we got later than planned at Melbourne. Unfortunately, this is now so common that it is no real surprise anymore.what a shame.
R
Train #623 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 22, 2026
train journey fine
K
Train #635 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 19, 2026
On time,, sears not too bad, buffet car reasonable.
M
Train #633 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Aug 14, 2026
No decaf, and no alternative milks.
Y
Train #633 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jul 31, 2026
I tried to withdraw my booking as I had booked directly with the rail service (much cheaper). I was denied. Plus I was not allowed to change my ticket and get off at the stop before!! Very nconvenient.
V
Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jul 25, 2026
The seats were reasonably comfortable if a little too close. Not the train companies fault, but a passenger from across the aisle changed her seat which she had already put fully back and she sat in front of me and tried to do the same until I spoke, up then she put the seat upright. It would have been in my face, so rude of her.
J
Train #623 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jul 8, 2026
Unable to get a refund after we had to cancel our trip.
C
Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 28, 2026
Plenty of leg room and spacious seats that reclined. Plenty of storage for hand luggage. Announcements to keep you well informed.
P
Train #36 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 22, 2026
no vegan options
D
Train #32 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 20, 2026
Cancelled - did not travel
T
Train #31 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 7, 2026
Overall experience was good however sleeping was uncomfortable
A
Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Jun 3, 2026
Was excellent except it was 50 mins late arriving, & also held up again outside of Wagga.
F
Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 15, 2026
Too long and late
D
Train #244 First Class, NSW TrainLink, May 12, 2026
No staff on duty on a Sunday, had to find somewhere to put our cases, we paid first class as we had extra bags, turns out we didn't need to pay extra
Toilets on station locked, as no staff.
Guard did move hubby from seat 36 to number one, so we could travel together, which was very good of him.
Paid extra for insurance, but hadn't asked for it intentionally
M
Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 9, 2026
My neighbour had is screen on watching movies all night.
We had a DeLay of almost 3 hours.
I enjoyed the morning, brekkie and sunrise, very much.
C
Train #223 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 8, 2026
It was stressfree
T
Train #32 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 29, 2026
Very convenient, comfortable, affordable. Great way to travel
C
Train #32 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 27, 2026
Thank goodness the tracks were open. Smooth journey with professional staff - running an hour late, but otherwise a lovely journey.
I
Train #427 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 21, 2026
Good sevice
M
Train #243 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 13, 2026
First time experience on a train for 8hrs was the best experienceš„°
M
Train #243 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 13, 2026
Since it was the first time for me traveling on the train that long from Central to Moree,I enjoyed it,I really did even though it was too long,but I liked it.
T
Train #31 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 7, 2026
Didnāt specify nsw Timezone on ticket at Brisbane station
S
Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 1, 2026
Was able to book tickets through here that were not available on providers website. It was very easy to book.
D
Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 20, 2026
Trip was great .. although late which meant P/U by car was re arranged
P
Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 20, 2026
First Time long distance train travel, it was such a great experience I'm going to book more.
P
Train #635 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 17, 2026
Easy and convenient way to travel front canberra to sydney
C
Train #427 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 15, 2026
The service was late on the day we traveled but the staff were wonderful and patient. And kept us informed along the way.
Cannot praise the staff enough for their work. Always informative, always pleasant.
The carriages were clean and the food on offer had catered to all types of snackers and meal goers.
J
Train #636 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Mar 15, 2026
The train was so noisy it squeak the whole timw. And that really awful. I feel stressed by this. No Wifi, and 90 minutes we arrived late.
B
Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 26, 2026
Everything was good except when I arrived at the station I checked the expected arrival time of the EPT at 8.30. The young man said it was half an hour late which was no real issue as I had plenty of work to do
At 8..26 I thought I would check if the train had arreived. To my amazement, the train was not only in but it was ready to depart in 4 minutes
Had to dash back to my table and grab my things and yes I made it
BUT WHY WAS THAT ADVICE GIVEN. COULD HAVE MISSED THE TRAIN ALL to gether
E
Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 22, 2026
Pleasant helpful staff. Accommodation good. Plenty room relax. Nice way see country. Journey soon went. Some amazing views
M
Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 13, 2026
Train was 95 minutes late. There was no charging ports and the seats recline too far to enable you to work if the person in front decides to have their seat back. Quite poor in this day and age. Also the Train was quite slow.
J
Train #621 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 12, 2026
The aircon was on all night even though was very cold. You have a lot of leg room, but very hard to sleep comfortably because of the head support.
K
Train #632 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 6, 2026
Very weird booking process. Currency was in Euro. Two trains departing three minutes apart in app.
S
Train #623 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jan 19, 2026
Being transferred to an overseas site to buy a train ticket is not the best because I thought I was being scammed. Better comms is needed for everyone to feel okay when booking tickets especially for the first time.
T
Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jan 3, 2026
I really enjoyed it
S
Train #31 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 29, 2025
Comfy seats, great legroom. Staff were efficient and friendly.
A pity there was no vegetarian option for the hot dinner. I'm vegan but there wasn't even a vegetarian option. Very disappointing, especially in this day and age.
P
Train #34 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 24, 2025
Well managed service. Reasonable economy seating.
K
Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 24, 2025
Smooth, comfortable, and on time
T
Train #621 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 22, 2025
great, had my own seat and really liked when the lights turned off to go to sleep. only thing was the doors kept making a noise when people walked past constantly for food.
S
Train #32 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 13, 2025
The departure timing should be flexible. Otherwise, it's all good!
C
Train #33 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 6, 2025
Quick & easy booking, Great information on my booking, great staff very knowledgeable at stations.
Trains on time.
Very comfortable, lovely friendly staff, food choices good & great cup of tea.
Carol & Ken
š“ England
D
Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 30, 2025
Was very close to the toilet otherwise 5 stars
R
Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 27, 2025
The train has delay for one hour
N
Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 19, 2025
Train was replaced by coaches from Melbourne to Arbury, where we joined the train. Consequently we arrived over an hour late in Sydney.
The buffet car and support on board the train was excellent.
A
Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 4, 2025
Good prices
B
Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 3, 2025
Very nice comfortable
S
Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 2, 2025
Train was nearly 2 hours late!
M
Train #428 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 2, 2025
Everything was wonderful, train personnel were marvelous.
X
Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Oct 29, 2025
Clean room and easy check in.