Reservations are compulsory on all V/Line train services to and from Albury, Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill and Warrnambool.
They are are required for all journeys on reserved trains, even if you're only travelling a short distance.
Reservations are also required on most V/Line coach services.
Reserved services are shaded in timetables and are shown in the "
Plan trip/buy tickets" tool with an "R" for "reservations required".
Reservations are not required on trains to and from all other destinations including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Seymour and Traralgon.