Visit the Opal page on the Transport Info website for information on:. Visit the Opal single tickets page on the Transport Info website for more information ticket types, fares and conditions. A number of ticket options are available for customers in the North Coast region depending on how far and often you travel.
Bus fares are determined by the number of sections travelled for a trip. If you know how many sections your trip entails, you can find out the cost of your bus trip by using the fare tables below. One section equals approximately 1. To travel on our buses in the North Coast region you need a valid bus ticket.
Tickets can be paid for using contactless payments or cash. It will help the driver if you have the correct or small change ready. A daily ticket allows for unlimited travel for the sections and fare bands purchased for that day of travel. This ticket is a handy option if you need to make several trips within certain sections within a day.
A weekly ticket allows for unlimited travel for 7 days from purchase for the fare bands purchased. Arriving Sydney early in the morning, after check into the hotel, we might have half a day left for sightseeing on the first day and a full 2nd day before we leave Sydney on the third day.
We plan to visit Manly beach and around Sydney the first day. The third day we might have a few hours left in Sydney.
That should be plenty CK. We are arriving Sydney on a cruise ship and staying in Prymont dec We will be just taking the bus or light train to China town and Sydney town hall for free city walk and taking the train to airport to Melbourne. Is it worthwhile for 8 of us to buy Opal card? It would also save the hassle of having to buy individual tickets for each trip before you travel. You can not pay on buses or light rail so you would have to buy single-use Opal tickets each time.
We plan to use the Opal card primarily to get from the airport to Darling Harbor hotel and back. Should we go online to order our cards or would you suggest buy our cards at the airport when we arrive? Once our cards are activated, my understanding is the unused balance is refunded ONLY to an Australia bank account.
My understanding is that funds can only be returned to Australian bank accounts so I assume that would also be cards but I might be wrong. If you are only taking the airport train you can just buy single use tickets from the airport. If you decide you need cards I would buy on arrival and not order in advance. Single use tickets are available from convenience stores or train stations in the case of trains.
Hi, Me and my wife will be going to Sydney in mid september. We will be staying in circular quay area and planning to visit taronga zoo, st mary cathedral, chinatown, Queen Victoria Building, Luna Park , Bondi Beach just to name a few. Yes you will save money by getting an Opal card. How many days will you be here? How happy are you walking? You can even walk over the bridge to Luna Park but you will want to take a bus or train to Bondi and at least one ferry, perhaps back from Luna Park.
Hi,we are visiting Sydney in October and staying for a few days. I was born and brought up at Bronte Beach. I am not 60 till December this year, so not entitled to seniors card.
Just seems strange that I am the one with the disability and I have to pay full fare. Any help on this one? Thanks in advance. Sorry Peter I missed your question earlier. I have had a look and you may be entitled to a discounted opal here. Have you seen the information on this page? I have one question to ask. As I know, the minimum amount top up for an adult is AUD Therefore, it is more easier to top up once instead of topping up AUD Hi Suphansa You can top up with as much credit as you like.
It is very difficult to get any unused credit refunded. Hello thanks for all the info — can you advise which is the most efficient way for a family of five to travel from the Airport to Darling Harbour? Hi Shelley I would imagine that an uber or other ride share service would be the cheapest option. There are several operators in Sydney and a designated priority pick up area for these services. Download Taxify or Ola if you are not an Uber user already as I find them more reliable.
Public transport to Darling Harbour is not ideal. It involves changing from the train to the light rail at Central and probably too much with a family in tow. Hi I am from England, a senior and retired, I will be in Sydney for a 3 month holiday. Will I be entitled to a concession on my bus fares. I will need to fetch my grandchildren from daycare 3 times a week. I will be arriving in Sydney with my two teens and a 7 yr old.
We will have 3 25kg luggages plus carry-on bags. What is the best and cheapest transportation from the airport to Meriton Suites Waterloo? Hi Eli I would probably book an Uber — do you use them in your city? If so you can order one when you get to the arrivals hall and follow the signs to the uber pickup area. If not download the app and set it up before you leave home. The train for 4 people would cost more.
Hi, My wife and I will be in Sydney centre and plan to do a lot of walking. Yes you can Clive. Single tickets are available from the machines at the train station. It will cost a little extra but it is not much of a difference for only 1 trip usually. Hi we are going on a family cruise in march and will be in Sydney the preceding three days. Are they included in a trip or journey cost and if so how can you tell which ones are. Are some more expensive than others.
Thanx in advance Craig. Hi Craig, sorry for the delay, I am currently travelling myself. Buse, trains, light rail and ferries all have different pricing structures. On other days individual prices remain. You can find all the fares here. Thanks for the information. Is there any limitation on the number and size of the luggage that I can bring on board the train?
Are there any storage area for the luggage? Hi Eric, there is no limitation to what you can bring on the train and there are lifts at all stations. Uber now operate from the airport so this could be a good option to consider.
Hi, love your blog. Will it be worth it for me to get the Opal card? Thanks in advance! It does actually save you money on each fare and I would imagine you would get value from it unless you have friends taking you around sightseeing by car. Travelling from the airport to Macquarie Park will be cheapest by train. Thank you for the detailed info on the Opal card. We are 2 adult and 2 kids will be spending our weekend for 3.
Our itineraries are Darling Harbour for the first day. The second day will be a walk from our place to QVB then circular quay, the rocks and the Opera house and back to our hotel. Do we need to get Opal card for our plan above? We will be taking a cab to the hotel due to our luggage.
Will you be taking a ferry at all? I would also put a Manly ferry trip on my agenda if you have not done it before. Yes yes.. Hi we are a family of 2 adults and 2 children. We will be flying down to Sydney, catching a train from thd domestic airport to central and then train out to springwood. This will ve our only public transportation. Do we just purchase one paper tickets from the airport that will cover the complete trip?? We 2 adult, 1 kid will be in Sydney for around 2.
Your guide on OPAL really encourage us to use it instead of taking private bus tours. Or do you suggest using taxi service for airport transfers and use OPAL for local transports? If you are not already an Uber user just download the app to your phone and set up a credit card for payment. The Uber pick up area is just outside the arrivals terminal — follow the yellow signs to the express pick up location and you wait at the 2 min pick area, not the minute area.
If you are not already a member this promo code ubersydneyexpertue will get you a discount. If you prefer not to use Uber then a taxi is probably easiest. Hi Adi You can buy a one-way ticket there and then get another on the way back from Guildford. They no longer sell return tickets. It will cost you a little bit more but for a single trip but will be simpler for such a straightforward journey.
I have family visiting from Queensland later this year. Yes Linda, your family are eligible for a Opal concession but they will need apply in advance. I was glad I found your blog, it helped me lot in figuring out how the public transports works in Sydney.
However I would need some more help. Me and my family 2 adults and 3 children under 15 will be staying in Sydney for 5 days then we will take the train to get to Canberra. During our stay in Sydney we will be visiting places such as the Cricket hall of fame, Lolly Swagman, The rocks, Sydney observatory, National Maritime Museum, Bondi beach, fish market, Wentworth falls ….
I am still debating on buying the Opal card considering there will be a lot of cards to pay and we can just pay them on the go. Please help me out. Hi Anh, I would usually recommend you all get Opal cards. It really depends on where you are staying? If you are in the centre of the city you could walk to some of the places you mentioned. You will need to take a bus to Bondi and they do not accept cash so will need a prepaid ticket or an opal card.
You can take the light rail to the fish market — it is possible to walk but a long way. If you are planning on taking the train to the Blue Mountains then definitely get Opal cards. Do you mean the Bradman Museum in Berrima? This is not such an easy trip by public transport. Will you be driving? I am travelling to Sydney in October for a month. Would you advise getting an Opal card, as I use all forms of transport whilst there.
Hi David, for a trip that long I would get an Opal card. The travel caps mean that once you have spent to the cap the rest of your trips are free. Hi I received my seniors Opal card last Tuesday and immediately registered it set up an automatic top-up on my account.
By Sunday just 5 days later I had received an email telling me that because I had not used my Opal card for 60 days my credit was being refunded. Hi Helen Sounds like an error on their part regarding the cancellation after just 5 days. I suggest you call them. It is a bit confusing at first but as stated on their website you have 9 years to use the credit on your card. It is only if you do not use at least once it within 60 days of receiving your credit is returned.
Try calling the helpline, I have found the staff there to be really helpful. However, if you receive a new Opal card that is registered and you have arranged to put value on it, you will need to present it to a card reader within 60 days. Otherwise the balance will simply be reversed and credited back to your nominated credit or debit card account. HI we are going to Sydney in December, 2 adults and a 16years old for 8 days.
We will fly to Sydney and stay in Potts Point, stay in CBD most the time, but intending to go to blue mountain, factory outlet, Manley,. Should I get an Opal card? What is the best way to get to Potts Point?
By train? Ir shuttle bus? Hi Iris Sounds like an Opal would work for you. After 8 trips in a week the rest of your travel in free for that week. You might not want to walk into the CBD each day so I imagine you will get to 8 trips. You can buy your card at the airport if you want to before you head to Potts Point. If you are coming off a long flight you are probably best to take a taxi or shuttle. You could take a train but would need to change to get to Kings Cross Station and then walk.
The fares for 3 of you would only be a little less than the cab fare. If you are on a tight budget the bus from the front of the terminal to Bondi Junction then a train to Kings Cross would be the cheapest way. Shuttle would probably come in next cheapest.
Have a great visit. Hi Mick For a 3 month visit an Opal card will be worthwhile. You can also get a child opal card for your granddaughter. You do not need to order them in advance unless you specifically want to. They can be bought and topped up at convienence stores, newsagents and even at the airport.
You can register them once you recieve them and add a credit card to allow auto top ups when the balance is low if you want to. The other benefit of registering the card is that it can be replaced if you lose it and any outstanding credit moved to the new card. Getting a refund for unused travel is not visitor friendly.
You are right Clive. Getting a refund is a pain that is for sure and really not worth it for most people. I want to know how to use opal card. So can you explain how much I have to pay for one way.
What kind of Opal card suitable for student? And can you estimate how much i need to pay for each month? International students on student visas can buy a discounted My Multi 2 card — you may be entitled to one of these. If not you can buy an adult opal card. The price of tickets depends on the distance travelled. As I travel to the city every day by Thursday afternoon my travel is free for the rest of the week. How does this work with the Opal system?
Are there card readers that will still accept my card? Sorry for the delay in responding. I am currently overseas and have limited internet access. There are staff at all major stationswho will be able to let you in with your pass if it is valid in NSW. You will not need to use the card readers. Many smaller stations are unstaffed but gates at these stations are opened.
It is great to find your blog with so many helpful info about Sydney. I am planning to visit Sydney early next Feb on my own. I believe it is more convenient and cheaper to use Opal than MyMulti. I will also visit my friend in Wollongong. Thank you so much! Thank you for this information Paula, it is much easier to understand than the official Opal website, and a lot more comprehensive.
If stay in bondi junction, travelling to places like manly, taronga zoo, darling harbour, circular quay, martin place, how much should load the opal card upfront for 5 day stay? Or Mymulti is more worth getting than opal. Hi My Multi tickets ticket may work out cheaper but if you want to go to Manly you will need a My Multi 3 and I think in this case the Opal ticket would be better. If you arrange your itinerary to take the shorter cheaper trips at the beginning of the week you may spend less overall if you take more than 8 trips.
If there is less than an hour between catching two forms of transport they are counted as one trip. If you were to have a walk around the city and breakfast before you took the ferry you could get up to 4 trips this day. I only travel on trains about once.
I was advised by the Opal Card reps at my local station that it is not worth getting a card. She said that paper tickets were still available. Is that correct? Paper tickets are still available for single journeys. And how much for a pensioner to travel to the airport station which most overseas travelers are!
No mention the added cost of that! Hi Anonymous If you are an Australian pensioner from another state you would need to apply for a gold Opal card online a few weeks before you arrive. International visitors who are seniors are not entitled to use pensioner pricing in Australia. These cards cannot be bought at the station and MUST be ordered online.
I am not sure that MOST overseas travellers are pensioners btw. Thanks for your question. We are visiting Sydney for the weekend. We will be flying up and staying in the city. We are a family of 4 two children. I am just wondering would it be worth buying the opal tickets or just pay as we go? It depends on what you plan to do once you are here.
If you live in NSW and are entitled to concessions, check your eligibility to find the right Opal card and ticketing options for you. If you are an interstate senior or pensioner, you may be eligible to apply for and use a Gold Opal card. The application process for all Gold Opal cards takes days, including the time for the card to be posted to you. You must have a valid Pensioner Card issued by any Australian state or territory. Check if you are an eligible pensioner and apply. You will need to apply 2 weeks before you arrive.
Check if you are an eligible senior and apply. The Gold Opal card arrives unregistered. But there are lots of reasons to register your Gold Opal card, including:. You can get a refund on your Gold Opal card balance if you apply within 90 days of your Gold Opal card expiry.
If not, you must pay for an Adult fare otherwise you may be fined for travelling on an invalid ticket. If you are using an Opal card, you need enough balance on your Opal card to cover the shortest trip on that mode of transport. If you have less than the minimum balance, you're not travelling on a valid ticket and you could be fined. If you are using a contactless payment with a linked device, you must ensure your device has enough battery to complete your journey.
Authorised Officers have the right to ask to see your ticket — in this case, the device you tapped on with — at any time. If you cannot produce your ticket for inspection by an Authorised Officer you may be fined. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.
A default fare is the highest fare for that service based on your Opal card type. However, you will never be charged over the Daily Travel Cap. Read more about Opal benefits. If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol.
Adult Opal fare pricing applies, and you will receive Opal benefits , including daily and weekly fare caps. If you consistently use the same card or device to tap on and off, you will get the benefits of an Adult Opal card , including Opal daily, weekly and Sunday fare caps.
Adult Opal fare pricing applies. If you use a credit card that was issued overseas, your card issuer may charge you a foreign transaction fee as well.
This will be one charge per day, not each time you travel. Please check with your card issuer. Find out more about contactless payments. If you don't have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device , you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail. Unless you require child fares , it's cheaper to pay for your travel using a contactless credit or debit card or linked device or an Opal card than using an Opal single ticket.
There are no other concessions available as a single ticket. Find out more about fares for Opal single tickets. You can buy Opal single bus tickets from the driver, except on Opal only or PrePay buses. You can buy Opal single trip tickets from top up and single trip ticket machines at selected metro and train stations, wharves and light rail stops. Search for your stop, station or wharf to see ticket and other facilities. OpalPay is a way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating transport services, including selected private ferries and On Demand public transport.
OpalPay fares are not the same as standard Opal fares.
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