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Travel to SCU

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SCU campuses are accessible by car, public transport, cycleways and footpaths. Select one of the campus name buttons to find out your best travel options for each campus or visit Going Places for information on region-wide travel.

Travel is one of the biggest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions for the University as a whole. Making an informed decision on how you travel to SCU can have positive impacts on your health, well-being and the environment, as well as saving you money.

Additional travel information for international students, including accommodation options, is available on the SCU International website.

Gold Coast campus

Public transport

The SCU Gold Coast campus is serviced by Translink bus services. For timetables, maps and journey planners please visit the Translink website or download the free MyTransLink app. For discounted travel on public transport in Queensland see Travel concessions.

Cycling and walking

Bike racks are located at all three campuses. Showers are located on Level 1, Gold Coast campus.

For further information on the best routes for cycling and walking please see the links below:

Parking

See parking information for Gold Coast campus.

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Lismore campus

Public transport

The SCU Lismore campus is serviced by a number of bus routes. Please see links below for timetables and maps.

Blanches Bus Company are operating two express commuter bus services connecting Lismore with Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay; and Lismore with Bexhill, Clunes, Bangalow and Byron Bay. Look for the 640x and 641x routes on the Blanches Timetables and Maps page.

For discounted travel on public transport in New South Wales see Travel concessions.

Cycling and walking

Bike racks are centrally located outside SCU Fitness Centre and Pool ; outside A, B, V and Z blocks; and undercover bike racks are located outside Student Services (Learning Centre side) and the Whitebrook theatre.

Showers are located on Level 1, F Block; P Block; Level 1, and at SCU Fitness.

For further information on the best routes for cycling and walking please visit the RMS Cycleway Finder website.

Parking

See parking information for Lismore campus.

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Coffs Harbour campus

Public transport

The SCU Coffs Harbour campus is serviced by several bus services. For timetables, maps and journey planners please visit the Coffs Harbour Public Transport website.

For discounted travel on public transport in New South Wales see Travel concessions.

Cycling and walking

To access maps for cycleways and information about cycling around Coffs Harbour visit the Mountain Biking and Cycling section of Coffs Harbour Council website.

Parking

See parking information for Coffs Harbour campus.

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Travel concessions

International students studying in Australia are generally not eligible for travel concessions.

Queensland

Students residing in Queensland may be eligible for travel concession which entitles the passenger to 50 per cent off fares on approved public transport throughout Queensland. See Translink’s Tertiary Transport Concession page for eligibility and how to apply.

New South Wales

Students residing in New South Wales may be eligible for a NSW Tertiary Student Concession discount.

Transport for NSW offer two ticket options based on your location of travel.

1. Sydney and surrounding areas — Opal Concession Card

Opal Card - Sydney

2. Regional NSW — Transport Concession Entitlement Card

Opal Card - Regional

To apply, follow the below steps:

  1. Confirm your eligibility by visiting Transport for NSW Eligibility
  2. Give your consent so we can share your information with Transport for NSW. You can do this online via your My Enrolment site and selecting MySCU Details. Allow two business days for this information to reach Transport for NSW before applying for your Concession Opal Card.
  3. Apply for your Concession card by visiting:
    1. Opal Concession Card
    2. Transport Concession Entitlement Card
    Ensure you have your student enrolment information when applying.
  4. Allow 8–10 days after your application is approved to receive your card in the mail.
  5. Opal Cards will need activating when your card when it arrives.

Victoria

Students residing in Victoria may be eligible for travel concession which entitles the passenger to 50 per cent off fares on approved public transport throughout Victoria. See Public Transport Victoria page for eligibility and how to apply.

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