Royal Randwick Race Day

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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. 

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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 

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 between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Central to connect with light rail services to Royal Randwick on the L2 Randwick Line or to Kensington on the L3 Kingsford Line.  

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

The closest station to Royal Randwick Racecourse is Central.  

Change at Central for a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 Line leaving from Chalmers Street. Alternatively, catch a L3 Line service to Kensington to get within walking distance of the racecourse. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) for more information. 

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 12 July 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: Trains may run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. From 9am, trains run between Hornsby and the City only. T9 trains run between Berowra and the City via Strathfield. 
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Penrith trains make extra stops between Lidcombe 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 or T9 trains make extra stops at stations between Lidcombe and Central, to a changed timetable and frequency. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, or between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. T1 trains run between Lidcombe and the City, stopping at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. T9 trains stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 3.30am to 7.30am, some trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Blacktown. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains will not run. T1 or T9 trains make extra stops at stations between Lidcombe and Central, to a changed timetable and frequency. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 trains run between Lidcombe and the City, stopping at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. T9 trains stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. Extra trains run between Liverpool and Richmond. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains between Sydenham and the City Circle run to a changed timetable. 
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stop at all stations between Ashfield and Macdonaldtown. From 9am, trains run between Berowra or Hornsby and the City. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Hornsby only. Change trains at Hornsby to continue your journey. T1 and T9 trains run between Hornsby and the City, to a changed timetable. Some early morning and late-night trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Central, platforms 1-12 to a changed timetable.   
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Thirroul and Sutherland. Express buses also run between Wollongong, North Wollongong and Sutherland. If travelling to T4 stations or the City, catch an express bus to Sutherland then change for a T4 train to continue your journey.  Trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Thirroul. T4 trains run between Waterfall, Sutherland and Bondi Junction.  
• Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4.50pm, 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. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

A number of regular Sydney Buses travel between the city and eastern suburbs via Anzac Parade and Alison Road, making stops near the racecourse, including routes 339, 373, 374, 375 and 396.  

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

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 Randwick Line or to Kensington on the L3 Kingsford Line.  

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, connect with L2 or L3 Line light rail services to Royal Randwick or Kensington stops (leaving from Chalmers Street) to get within walking distance of the racecourse. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) for more information.  

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. 

Catch a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 Randwick Line or Kensington on the L3 Kingsford Line to get within walking distance of the racecourse.

The Royal Randwick stop is located on Alison Road just across from the racecourse. The Kensington stop is located on Anzac Parade, a short walk from the racecourse entry on Ascot Street. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) to find your way.  

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. 

Please note that due to planned trackwork from 5am Saturday 12 July until 1am Monday 14 July, buses replace light rail services between Westmead and Carlingford. Use alternative transport including L4 replacement bus services, regular bus services or walking if able to between Westmead and Carlingford. See the news story for more information and plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

From Parramatta Station, catch a train to Redfern or Central where you can connect with a T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line train service to Carlton. 

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.

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads around the racecourse as crowds travel to and from the event. If you have to drive or are using taxis or rideshare, allow additional travel time. You can find real-time traffic conditions at livetraffic.com. 

Trams are running between the CBD and South East so pedestrians are reminded to exercise caution around the tram tracks and cross at designated pedestrian crossings.  

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

Taxi entry to Royal Randwick Racecourse is via the Ascot Street entrance where there is a secure taxi rank for drop offs and pick-ups. 

Please note that taxis, rideshare and hire cars are not permitted to stop on Alison Road, Ascot Street or Doncaster Avenue.

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

There is free parking in the Infield car park on-site, entry via High Street opposite UNSW. 

Members Private Reserved Parking is available in the multi-deck car park, entry via Ascot Street. Patrons must display their “members car park permit” at all times. 

Parking

Accessible parking: Disabled car parking is available in the Infield car park, entry via High Street opposite UNSW. A disabled parking sticker must be prominently displayed in the vehicle at all times.  

Transport

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can check '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 (check the 'Accessibility' filter).