Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo

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. 

Please note that due to planned weekend trackwork, buses replace Metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Metro services run between Chatswood and Sydenham. You may need to catch a replacement bus to Epping or Chatswood to connect with transport services to continue your trip. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Change at Central for trains towards Lidcombe then Olympic Park. Alternatively, catch a replacement bus to Epping where you can connect with train services towards Lidcombe 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 Sydney Showground is Olympic Park. 

Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running regularly until late.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 February on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro Line: Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Metro services run between Chatswood and Sydenham. 
• T1 Western Line: On Saturday from 8am to 12pm, Richmond trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 8am to 12pm, trains run to a changed timetable and frequency between Leppington and the City via Granville or Regents Park. Inner West trains also run to a changed timetable and frequency. Some T9 Northen Line trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: On Saturday from 8am to 12pm, trains run to a changed timetable and frequency between Leppington and the City via Regents Park. Inner West trains also run to a changed timetable and frequency. Some T9 Northen Line trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla or Waterfall and Sydenham, and between Central and Bondi Junction. Metro services run between Sydenham and the City.  
• T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Metro services run between Sydenham and the City. Trains run between Macarthur, Revesby and the City via the Airport, some to a changed timetable. Trackwork on the T4 and South Coast lines may also affect how you travel. Change at Wolli Creek for trains towards T4 Illawarra and South Coast line stations. 
• T9 Northern Line: On Saturday from 8am to 12pm, some trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. 
• Hunter Line: On Saturday from 8.50pm to 2.20am, buses replace trains from Newcastle Interchange to Telarah. On Saturday from 10pm to 3.30am, buses replace trains from Telarah to Newcastle Interchange. 
• South Coast Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between South Coast Line stations and Hurstville only. Change trains at Hurstville to continue your journey. Trackwork also affects T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains between Sydenham and Central. 

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.

The following Sydney buses services run to 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 one of the 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 plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to Sydney Showground 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 may be affected by low tide between Parramatta and Rydalmere 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 Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick 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 the Trip Planner. 

Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

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. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service towards Olympic Park from Parramatta Station.  

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. Read the news story for more information.

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

If you are attending on Saturday, expect delays leaving as 80,000 Luke Combs Fans start arriving into the precinct for a concert at nearby Accor Stadium.  

If you have to drive, carpool with your group 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 will close some local roads in the precinct to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety for Saturday’s events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map for more details.  

Road Closures 

From 7pm Thursday 30 January to 3am Sunday 2 February 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road 

From 1.30am on Friday 31 January to 3am Sunday 2 February 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Edwin Flack Avenue 
• Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliott Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue 
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade 
• Showground Road from Grand Parade to Murray Rose Avenue 

From 1.30am on Friday 31 January to 2am Saturday 1 February 

• Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15 
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue 

From 12pm on Friday 31 January to 3am Sunday 2 February 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (eastbound) 
• Olympic Boulevard from Sarah Durack Avenue to Herb Elliot Avenue 

From 1pm on Friday 31 January to 2am Saturday 1 February 
From 1pm on Saturday 1 February to 2am Sunday 2 February 

• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to the M4 Exit (P4 car park) 
• Rod Laver Drive from Shirley Strickland Avenue to the Tennis Centre 

From 2pm on Friday 31 January to 2am Saturday 1 February 
From 2pm Saturday 1 February to 2am Sunday 2 February 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 
• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

From 2pm on Friday 31 January to 3am Sunday 2 February 

• Showground Road from Grand Parade to Dawn Fraser Avenue 

From 6pm on Friday 31 January to 2am Saturday 1 February 
From 12pm Saturday 1 February to 3am Sunday 2 February 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (westbound) 

From 9.30pm on Friday 31 January to 2am Saturday 1 February 
From 9.30pm on Saturday 1 February to 2am Sunday 2 February 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Birnie Avenue to Old Hill Link (northbound) *Buses excepted. 
• Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound) *Buses excepted. 
• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue 
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue *Buses excepted. 
• Herb Elliott Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

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.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads will be closed within the precinct for Saturday's expo. 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 Showgrounds 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. Available until 11.59pm the night before the event. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.

Note parking will be in high demand on Saturday 1 February as 80,000 Luke Combs fans also travel to the precinct for a concert at Accor Stadium. Pre-book early to secure a space.

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. 

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

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

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).