I’d buy food and a drink from the train buffet before arriving at Casino. With a 24-minute connection, I wouldn’t count on getting a hot meal nearby.

- Evans Corner Store at 30 Barker Street is the closest possibility, about 300 metres or four minutes’ walk from the station. It’s still listed as a general store, though I couldn’t confirm its current opening hours or what takeaway food it sells. Call 02 6662 6250 before counting on it for an evening arrival. ([Business listing](https://www.localbusinessguide.com.au/listing/evans-corner-store-n3av3j/); [walking-distance report from 2012](https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/11019/is-there-anywhere-at-near-casino-station-where-you-can-buy-food-when-changing-b))
- McDonald’s, on the corner of Canterbury and Centre Streets, is about 800 metres away. Allow around 10 minutes to walk each way. Richmond Valley’s 2024 dining guide lists it as open 24 hours, seven days a week. It could work for an evening meal if your train arrives well ahead of schedule; walking there and back would take up most of the scheduled connection. ([Council tourism dining guide](https://discoverrichmondvalley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Casino-Dining-Guide-2024-.pdf))
- An older passenger report mentions drink and snack vending machines in the station waiting room. I couldn’t confirm whether they’re still there, and Transport NSW’s current station facilities list doesn’t include a café or food shop. ([Passenger report](https://travel.stackexchange.com/questions/11019/is-there-anywhere-at-near-casino-station-where-you-can-buy-food-when-changing-b); [station facilities](https://transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101830))

If the train arrives early enough for a shop visit, check with the station staff or coach driver how much time you have before leaving the station.