Off-peak travel
Half price fares: 1 April to 31 August 2022
All Metlink fares will be half price from 1 April to 31 August 2022. This move follows the Government’s announcement that public transport fares will be temporarily reduced across the country to ease the cost of living.
Full copies of all FAQ's on Tickets & Fares main page.
Will all bus, rail and ferry fares be halved?
Yes – all Metlink fares will be at least 50% less than the current fares on all buses, ferries and trains.
Will concessions and off-peak travel be half price?
Yes – all Metlink fares including Off-Peak discounts, Child, Accessible and Tertiary concessions, cash fares and period passes will be at least 50% discount on the current fares.
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Will the change apply to all After Midnight services?
Yes – all current fixed fares will be replaced with Metlink Standard fares on all after midnight routes.
See more information about new fares for:
25% discount on off-peak fares
Off-peak fare discount applies when using a Snapper card for bus or an off-peak 10-trip ticket for trains. If you start your trip during off-peak hours, your whole journey is charged at off-peak rates, including any Metlink services you transfer to.
Exclusions
- Does not apply to cash fares, or if you’re using a monthly pass or day pass
- Cannot be combined with another discount including child, school, tertiary, or accessible concession
- Does not apply on non-Metlink services, such as the Cable Car
Early bird fares on buses before 7am weekdays
Use your Snapper card to get 25% off adult Snapper bus fares before 7am weekdays.
Exclusions
- Does not apply on trains
- Does not apply on on buses replacing trains
- Does not apply to cash fares, or if you’re using a monthly pass or day pass
- Cannot be combined with another discount including child, school, tertiary, or accessible concession
- Does not apply on non-Metlink services, such as the Cable Car.
Last published: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM