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You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city.  

From Sunday 4 August 2024, six new Sydney Metro stations will open, and turn-up-and-go metro services will extend from Chatswood through the Sydney CBD to Sydenham on the M1 Line. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Please note that planned weekend trackwork on the T9 Northern Line may affect how you travel to and from Olympic Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

• If you’re travelling to a show on Saturday from the north-west, change at Chatswood (not Epping) for a train to Central and connect with a service towards Strathfield then Olympic Park.  
• If you’re travelling to a show on Saturday from Sydenham or Waterloo, or to Sunday’s show, change at Central for a train to Strathfield then Olympic Park. 

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest station to Qudos Bank Arena is Olympic Park. 

Please note that due to planned weekend trackwork, trains will not run between Lidcombe and Olympic Park. Change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• Metro North West Line: Trackwork on the T9 Northern Line may affect how you travel. On Saturday, change at Chatswood, not Epping, for trains to the City. On Sunday, remain on the metro if travelling to the City.  
• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Berowra and Hornsby. Trains run between Hornsby and the City, some to a changed timetable. Trackwork on the T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle lines may also affect how you travel. 
• T1 Western Line: Richmond trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey. On Sunday from 5.50am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown and from 8.45am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and Liverpool. 
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. 
• T3 Bankstown Line: Trains run between Liverpool or Lidcombe and Sydenham only, some to a changed timetable. T4 trains run between Sydenham and Bondi Junction, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Daily from 8am and 8pm, extra trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: On Sunday, from 5.50am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 8.45am to 11am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. Trains run between Blacktown or Schofields and Leppington, some to a changed timetable. 
• T7 Olympic Park: Trains run between Olympic Park and Strathfield, continuing to T1 North Shore Line stations. Trains will not run between Lidcombe and Olympic Park. Change at Strathfield, not Lidcombe, for trains to Olympic Park. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. 
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. On Saturday, change at Epping for metro services to Chatswood, then change for a T1 North Shore Line train to the City.On Sunday, change at Epping for metro services to the City. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Most trains run to a changed timetable between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change trains at Blacktown to continue your journey. Some early morning trains will run around the City Circle. Bathurst trains run between Bathurst and Strathfield. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby. T1 North Shore Line trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and the City. Buses also replace trains on the Hunter and T9 Northern lines.   
• Hunter Line: Buses replace trains between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange. Buses also replace trains on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.  
• South Coast Line: Trains run between South Coast Line stations and Bondi Junction or the City Circle. 
• Southern Highlands Line: Trains run between Southern Highlands Line stations and Campbelltown only. Change trains at Campbelltown to continue your journey. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Sunday 4 August 2024, some bus routes in north and north-west Sydney have changed to support the launch of the Sydney Metro from Chatswood to Sydenham. These bus changes aim to improve connectivity to Sydney Metro services and support integration into the broader network. For more details see the bus changes news page. 

If you are travelling to Saturday’s show, the following regular route buses run to Sydney Olympic Park: 

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park. 
• Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park. 
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde. 

If you are travelling to Sunday’s show, the following regular route buses run to Sydney Olympic Park: 

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington (this route no longer runs to or from Strathfield, if you are travelling from Strathfield catch a 526 buses instead). 
• Route 526 runs between Burwood and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf. 
• Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde. 

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. There is a connecting 526 bus to the venue or alternatively it is approximately a 40-minute walk (3.6km) from the wharf.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park, but services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Change at Central for trains to Strathfield then Olympic Park. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using Trip Planner.

Change at Central for trains to Strathfield then Olympic Park. 

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as attendees travel to and from the show. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

If you have to drive, carpool with your group and pre-book your parking online ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.

To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map. 

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

The nearest Taxi Rank is on Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads may be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the precinct before and after the event. When leaving, choose a pick-up location away from the immediate area around the stadium to avoid delays.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the event. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.

If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout.

Traffic delays are expected after the event as attendees leave the precinct.

If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. For more information visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).