Chatswood StreetFair

Opal

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. 

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. 

Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night.

Catch a metro service to Chatswood to get within walking distance of the event.

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

The closest station to the event is Chatswood on the T1 North Shore Line and T9 Northern Line, however planned weekend trackwork will affect how you travel.  

Buses replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Wynyard, and T9 Northern Line services run between Berowra or Hornsby and Central only.

If you’re travelling from Hornsby, change to a replacement bus to complete your journey. If you’re travelling from the city, catch a Metro service to Chatswood. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

Trackwork

Trackwork is taking place on Saturday 7 September on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. Metro services run between Chatswood and the City. T9 Northern Line trains run to a changed timetable between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12, via Strathfield. 
• T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-12 only, due to trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line. Change at Central for City Circle trains, metro or light rail services to continue your journey. Trains make an extra stop at Flemington. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park only.  Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. 
• T9 Northern Line: Until 8am, trains run between Berowra and Central, platforms 1-12, to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. From 8am, trains run between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12 only. Change at Central for City Circle trains, metro or light rail services to continue your journey. From 10.50pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Hornsby and Epping. Change at Epping for metro services to the City, or trains to Central, platforms 1-12. Buses also replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. Most Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains continue to run. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace the 9.56pm Newcastle Interchange to Central service from Hornsby to Epping. Change at Epping for metro services to the City, or trains to Central, platforms 1-12. Buses also replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Wynyard. 
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. Buses do not run to the train timetable. If you are connecting with trains at Wollongong you may need to catch an earlier bus to ensure you meet your train connection. 
• Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains run between Campbelltown and Central via the Airport.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. Trackwork may affect how you travel to and from events. For the latest information, check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner.

Route buses

Plenty of Sydney Buses and Forest Coachline services run to Chatswood Bus Interchange at the station. Bus services run frequently on weekends. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Shuttle bus

A free shuttle bus will run in a loop around Victoria Avenue, Archer Street, Albert Avenue, Victor Street, Johnson Street and Penshurst Street from 5.30am to 10pm to assist customers travelling around road closures to access transport services. For more details, view the Chatswood StreetFair website.

Bus diversions

Buses to and from Chatswood will be diverting and using alternate stops while Victoria Avenue is closed from 12.01am until 9pm on Saturday 7 September.

• Route 115, 120, 275, 281 and 283: services will divert via Penshurst Street, Ashley Street and Anderson Street to and from Chatswood Interchange. All stops on Victoria Avenue between Anderson Street and Penshurst Street will be missed.
• Route 267 before 9.30am and after 12.30pm: services will divert via Archer Street, Ashley Street and Anderson Street to and from Chatswood Interchange. Stops on Victoria Avenue between Anderson Street and Penshurst Street will be missed.
• Route 267 from 9.30am to 12.30pm: services will not run to or from the Interchange. Services to Chatswood will terminate at Johnson Street at Neridah Street (Stop ID 206737) and services leaving Chatswood will start trips at Archer Street before Johnson Street (Stop ID 206796).

Check signs at stops for alternative stop locations and allow extra travel time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

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

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and then walk to Wynyard to connect with a bus or train service to Chatswood. Alternatively, walk to Martin Place to connect with a metro service to Chatswood.

Keep in mind Sydney Ferries are a great way to get around but services are very popular, especially on the weekends.

For ferry service disruptions check travel alerts or use 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.

At Central, change for a train or metro service to Chatswood.

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.

At Central or Wynyard, change for a train or bus service to Chatswood. Alternatively, change at Central or change at Wynyard and walk to Barangaroo to connect with a metro service to Chatswood.

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 heavy on Boundary Street, Pacific Highway, Mowbray Road, Penshurst Street, Archer Street, Victoria Avenue and Albert Avenue approaching Chatswood. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel to the Chatswood CBD where possible. 

Road closures

The following roads will be closed from 12.01am to 9pm on Saturday 7 September to safely facilitate the event:  

• Victoria Avenue between Anderson Street and Archer Street
• Anderson Street between Help Street and Albert Avenue
• Spring Street between Victoria Avenue and Albert Avenue 
• Endeavour Street between Orchard Road and Anderson Street 
• Ferguson Lane between Anderson Street and The Concourse car park 
• Orchard Road between Endevour Street and Help Street* 
• Spring Place from Spring Street  
• Charlotte Lane from Anderson Street 

No access will be available to the Westfield Myer car park via Anderson Street during the closure period. Westfield car park access is available via Albert Avenue and Victor Street. 

^{*Buses excepted} 

Temporary road closures will also be in place from 10am to 12pm on Saturday 7 September for the StreetFair parade. The parade will run along Endeavour Street and Victoria Avenue, and finish at Bertram Street.  

• Archer Street between Albert Avenue and Malvern Avenue
• Victoria Avenue between Archer Street and Neridah Street 
• Bertram Street between Victoria Avenue and Albert Avenue 
• Kirk Street from Archer Street 
• Mills Lane from Archer Street 

Access to The Concourse car park on Ferguson Lane will be maintained under traffic control from Archer Street between 10am and 12pm.  

Chatswood Chase car park access via Malvern Avenue and Neridah Street is unaffected however delays are expected. 

For more details, view the Chatswood StreetFair website.  

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

Car parks in Chatswood will fill early so attenddess are encouraged to leave the car at home and to catch public transport. If you have to drive, allow plenty of extra travel time and plan to arrive early to secure a car space.

There will be no access to the Westfield Myer car park via Anderson Street from 12.01am to 9pm on Saturday 7 September. Car park access will be maintained via Albert Avenue and Victor Street during this time.

Access to The Concourse car park on Ferguson Lane will be maintained under traffic control from Archer Street between 10am and 12pm.

Chatswood Chase car park access via Malvern Avenue and Neridah Street will be unaffected however delays are expected.

For more details, view the Chatswood StreetFair website.  

Taxi ranks are located on the corner of Victoria Ave and Railway St on the western side of Chatswood Interchange.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit transport operators.

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).