Sail GP Sydney

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. 

Metro services start from the early morning running every 10 minutes until late. Change at Central or Martin Place to connect with buses towards the Eastern Suburbs. 

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

The closest train station to Rose Bay and Vaucluse is Edgecliff on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. Services run regularly on weekdays and weekends.

From Edgecliff Station, connect with a regular route buses along New South Head Road towards Rose Bay or Watsons Bay.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February on the following lines which may affect how you travel to and from the event. For the latest information plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Berowra and Gordon. Trains run between Gordon and the City, some to a changed timetable. Buses also replace T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains. 
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Penrith trains make extra stops at Homebush, Burwood, Croydon and Ashfield. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Inner West trains will not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Granville or Regents Park, and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at Homebush, Burwood, Croydon and Ashfield. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains will not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Regents Park, and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at Homebush, Burwood, Croydon and Ashfield. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: On Saturday from 4am to 11.30am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Sutherland. Trains run between Cronulla, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. Extra trains run between Liverpool and Richmond. 
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. Frequent metro services run between Epping and the City. Some early morning trains are replaced by bus from Central to Strathfield. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. On Sunday from 9.20am to 4.30pm, buses replace trains between Lithgow and Katoomba. Trains run between Katoomba and Central, some to a changed timetable. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Gordon. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Gordon and the City, some to a changed timetable. 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: On Saturday from 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Sutherland. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run to a changed timetable between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, and T4 Illawarra trains run between Sutherland and Bondi Junction. On Sunday from 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong.  Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 02:39 Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 14 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction. Replacement buses for trackwork may be affected by driver shortages. We are doing all we can to minimise the impact to your journey and provide a safe service, however cancellations or delays may occur. 
• Southern Highlands Line: On Saturday from 4.40am to 4pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains run between Campbelltown and the City via the Airport. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. Check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner.

The best vantage points to view the race are around Rose Bay and Vaucluse. Routes 324 and 325 run towards the Eastern Suburbs from the city on weekdays and weekends.

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

The closest public viewing areas to see the race are around Bradleys Head, Rose Bay and Vaucluse.  

F1 Manly, F4 Pyrmont Bay, F7 Double Bay and F9 Watsons Bay ferries may experience delays while wash restrictions, exclusion zones and speed limit reductions are in place around Barangaroo and Shark Island for SailGP practice and event race days.  

Please note, ferry services will also be popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching a ferry and consider the other transport options available. Allow extra travel time if you're planning to catch a ferry on affected routes to vantage points and plan your trip ahead of time using the Trip Planner. 

For more information on restrictions during Sail GP 2025, visit the NSW Gov Waterways website. 

Ferry service changes 

Waterway restrictions and exclusion zones will be in effect from 12pm to 3pm on Friday 7 February, and from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February. For more details, visit the NSW Gov Waterways website. 

Ferry services will be affected at the following times:

Friday 7 February (official practice day) 

• From 12pm to 3pm, F1 Manly, F7 Double Bay and F9 Watsons Bay services will run to an altered timetable and may experience delays while speed restrictions are in effect. 

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February (race days) 

• From 2pm to 6pm, F1 Manly, F7 Double Bay and F9 Watsons Bay services will run to an altered timetable and may experience delays while speed restrictions are in effect.

Waterway restrictions:

Waterway restrictions will be in effect from 12pm to 3pm on Friday 7 February, and from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February. During public exclusion zone times please be aware of the following in the transit channels around the zone: 

• 6-knot speed limit 
• No stopping permitted 
• No anchoring permitted 

For more details, view the Sail GP exclusion and restriction zone map and visit the NSW Gov Waterways website. 

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.

From Central, change for a light rail service on the L2 or L3 Line to Circular Quay to connect with a ferry service. Alternatively, alight at QVB to connect with buses to the Easten Suburbs.    

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 the Trip Planner.

Catch L2 or L3 light rail services to QVB to connect with buses to the Eastern Suburbs. Alternatively, catch a service to Circular Quay and connect with ferry services.  

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 to Central from Parramatta Station. From Central, catch L2 or L3 light rail services to QVB to connect with buses to the Eastern Suburbs, or alight at Circular Quay to connect with ferry services.  

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 normal on roads around Rose Bay and Watsons Bay as crowds gather to see the race so allow extra travel time.

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

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

Street parking will be limited at the vantage points around the harbour so allow extra travel time for 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).