Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

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. 

Change at Sydenham for a Southwest Link bus route SW1 (all-stops) or SW2 (limited stops) running regularly to Lakemba Station. Visit the Southwest Link page for more details.

Trackwork Sat 22 and Sun 23 Mar: 

• Metro services run between Tallawong and Central and between Martin Place and Central only, to a reduced frequency. Services do not run between Sydenham and Central.
• Change at Martin Place for T4 trains to Sydenham to connect with Southwest Link buses to Lakemba.

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 Lakemba which remains closed while the T3 Line is upgraded to metro standards.  

Catch trains or metro to Sydenham or Bankstown to connect with fare free Southwest Link bus routes SW1 and SW2 to and from Lakemba. Other regular route buses also make stops on Haldon St. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Please note due to trackwork on Fri 28 from 10pm until last service Mon 3 Mar metro will not run between Sydenham and Central - catch T4 trains instead to connect with Southwest Link buses.

• SW1 all-stops: Bankstown, then all stations to Sydenham and return 

• SW2 limited stops: Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore, then express to Sydenham and return. 

SW1 and SW2 buses will stop at Lakemba station on Haldon St instead of The Boulevarde during the event. 

Visit the Southwest Link page for more details on SWL buses.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on weeknights and weekends during the event, which may affect how you travel on some lines.

Plan ahead using Trip Planner and check trackwork and travel alerts.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network.

Southwest Link buses

Fare free Southwest Link buses replace trains between Sydenham and Bankstown.

Catch trains or metro to Sydenham or Bankstown to connect with fare free Southwest Link bus routes SW1 and SW2 running regularly to Lakemba

• SW1 all-stops: Bankstown, then all stations to Sydenham and return. 

• SW2 limited stops: Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore, then express to Sydenham and return.

During the event, SW1 and SW2 buses will use stops on Haldon St instead of The Boulevarde.

• Buses towards Sydenham will pick up from Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand A (Stop ID 219515)
• Buses towards Bankstown will pick up from Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand B (Stop ID 219514)

Visit the Southwest Link page for more details.

Regular route buses

Routes 450, 945, 942, 946 and N40 also make stops within short walking distance of the event in Lakemba.

You need to use an Opal card or contactless payment method on regular route bus services. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Bus diversions

Routes SW1, SW2, 450, 946 and N40 make stops within walking distance of the event on Haldon Street, however buses will use different routes and stops while roads are closed around Lakemba Station from 4pm to 4.30am Thursday-Sunday during the event. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

SW1, SW2 and N40: SW1 and SW2 Southwest Link buses and Route N40 buses will divert around a section of The Boulevarde via King Georges Rd, Lakemba St and Haldon St in both directions.

• Southwest Link buses towards Sydenham and N40 buses to Town Hall will pick up from Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand A (Stop ID 219515)
• Southwest Link buses towards Bankstown and N40 buses to East Hills will pick up from Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand B (Stop ID 219514)

Route 450: buses will divert around a section of Haldon St via The Boulevarde, Quigg St and Canterbury Rd in both directions. Stops between The Boulevarde and Canterbury Rd will be missed.

• Catch buses towards Hurstville from: Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand A (Stop ID 219515) or Canterbury Rd after Remly St (Stop ID 2196152)
• Catch buses towards Strathfield from: Canterbury Rd after Willeroo St (Stop ID 219532) or Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand B (Stop ID 219514).

Route 946: buses will divert around a section of Haldon St via The Boulevarde, Quigg St and Canterbury Rd in both directions. Stops between The Boulevarde and Canterbury Rd will be missed.

• Catch buses towards Roselands from: Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand A (Stop ID 219515) or  Canterbury Rd before Dennis St (Stop ID 219517).
• Catch buses towards Bankstown from: Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Stand B (Stop ID 219514) or Canterbury Rd at Legge St (Stop ID 2196258).

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

Free Event Shuttle Buses

Free shuttle buses will operate between Campsie, Roselands and Lakemba every Thursday to Sunday during the event between 6.30pm and 12.30am, every 30 minutes (approximately).

Shuttle Bus 1: Campsie, Lakemba and Roselands

• First Departure: 6.30pm
• Final Departure: 12.15am
• Stopping at
  • Shakespeare St Carpark, Campsie           
  • Haldon St, Stand B, Lakemba Station
  • Roselands Dr, opposite Lantern Club, Roselands

Shuttle Bus 2: Roselands, Lakemba and Campsie

• First Departure: 6.30pm
• Final Departure: 12.30am        
• Stopping at:
  • Roselands Dr, opposite Lantern Club, Roselands
  • Haldon St, Stand B, Lakemba Station             
  • Shakespeare St Carpark, Campsie

Visit the Lakemba Nights during Ramadan webpage for more information.

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a train to Sydenham to connect with SW1 or SW2 buses to Lakemba.

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.

From Dulwich Hill connect with a Southwest Link bus to Lakemba to get within walking distance of the event. Visit the Southwest Link page for more details. 

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.

From Central, catch a train or Metro service to Sydenham and connect with a Southwest Link bus to Lakemba to get within walking distance of the event. Visit the Southwest Link page for more details. 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily.

Alight at Parramatta Square to connect with trains towards Lidcombe then change for trains to Bankstown to catch Southwest Link buses to Lakemba. Visit the Southwest Link page for more details. 

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

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.

Heavy traffic is expected on roads approaching and within the area while the event takes place, particularly during busy weeknight peak travel times. Catch public transport instead or allow plenty of extra travel time. 

Parking in the area is limited. If you must drive, check signs carefully before parking. 

Road closures 

The following road closures will be in place Thursdays to Sundays, 4pm to 4.30am, from Thursday 27 February to Sunday 30 March 2025, with the exception of The Boulevarde, which will open at 4am. (Please note: Sunday 30 March 2025 will be the last night of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2025): 

• Haldon Street between Railway Parade and Gillies Street; 
• Haldon Street between 164 Haldon Street and Grace Avenue; 
• The Boulevarde between Croydon Street and Quigg Street; (The Boulevarde will open at 4am) 
• Gilles Street between Quigg Street and Haldon Street; 
• Gillies Lane between Gillies Street and Quigg Street; 
• Oneata Street between Croydon Street and Haldon Street; and 
• Oneata Lane between The Boulevarde and Oneata Street. 

For more details, visit the Lakemba Nights webpage. 

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

Detour Routes 

Motorists will be detoured around the road closures via the following routes: 

• Southbound traffic in Haldon Street north of the railway line will be detoured using Railway Parade/Moreton Street/The Boulevarde/Quigg Street/Grace Avenue/Haldon Street to Canterbury Road. 

• Northbound traffic in Haldon Street will be detoured using Grace Avenue/Quigg Street/The Boulevarde/Moreton Street to Lakemba Street. 

• Eastbound traffic in The Boulevarde west of Haldon Street will be detoured using Croydon Street to Canterbury Road. 

• Westbound traffic in The Boulevarde east of Haldon Street will be detoured using Quigg Street/Grace Avenue/Haldon Street to Canterbury Road. 

Resident and business access permits 

Access to properties for residents and businesses will be maintained, however a permit is required to gain access when the road closures are in place. To obtain a free permit, you will need to apply. Visit the Lakemba Nights Road Closures and Permits page 

The taxi and rideshare rank at Lakemba Station will be affected by road closures. Plan ahead and use locations away from the immediate vicinity of the station as traffic will be heavy.

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

Heavy traffic is expected in the area, particularly during the busy weeknight peaks on Thursday and Friday during the event. Catch public transport instead or allow plenty of extra travel time. 

Parking in the area is limited. If you must drive, check signs carefully before parking.

Public parking options are available within walking distance at the following locations.

• Lakemba Station Parking, entry via The Boulevarde
• Croydon St Public Parking,
• Quigg St South Public Parking (North), behind Chemist warehouse
• Quigg St South Public Parking (South)
• Commuter Car Park, Railway Parade

Accessible parking is available. Remember to display a valid disabled parking sticker.

Visit the Canterbury-Bankstown Council website for local parking options.

The event

Free shuttle buses will be accessible. These buses will run between Roselands, Campsie and Lakemba. For more information on this, please refer to the “Free shuttle bus” section above.

Please be mindful large crowds are expected and there will be very limited seating available. The walking requirement to attend this event is a minimum of two hours.

Transport

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).