Parramatta Lanes

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

Change at Central for a train service to Parramatta. Alternatively, change at Epping for a bus to Parramatta, or to a train to Strathfield to connect with trains to Parramatta.

Trackwork impacts

• Wednesday: From 9.20pm, metro services will run to a reduced frequency, every 20 minutes.
• Saturday: Train trackwork on the T9 Northern Line may also affect how you travel. Buses replace trains between Hornsby, Epping and Strathfield. Change at Chatswood, not Epping, for trains to the City.

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 Parramatta. Trains run regularly to and from Parramatta on weekdays and weekends.

From the station, take the Parramatta Square exit to reach festival venues within short walking distance.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place throughout the event on the following lines and may affect how you travel. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

Weeknight – Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 October  

• M1 Metro Line: On Wednesday night from 9.20pm, metro services will run to a reduced frequency, every 20 minutes.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: On Wednesday and Thursday, nightly from 9.50pm to 2.30am, buses replace trains between Sutherland and Hurstville. Trains run between Waterfall or Cronulla and Sutherland, and between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. South Coast Line trains continue to run between Sutherland and Hurstville. On Wednesday, metro services run to a reduced frequency. Change at Martin Place for services towards Tallawong.
• T5 Cumberland Line: On Wednesday night from 11.50pm to 1.30am, some trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond or Leppington and Olympic Park only. Some trains start and end at Granville. You may need to change trains at Granville to continue your journey.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: On Friday, buses replace the 00:49 Lidcombe to Bankstown service.
• Blue Mountains Line: On Wednesday and Thursday, nightly from 9.30pm to 3.40am, buses replace trains between Lithgow and Springwood. The last train from the Blue Mountains leaves Mount Victoria at 20:56, arriving Central at 23:17. The last train to the Blue Mountains leaves Central at 19:09, arriving Mount Victoria at 21:29. Trains run between Springwood and Central, some to a changed timetable.
• Hunter Line: On Wednesday from 8am to 1pm, buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Telarah or Muswellbrook. The 08:29 Newcastle Interchange to Dungog will not run. Catch the 08:48 Newcastle Interchange to Telarah train and change at Maitland for a bus towards Dungog. Buses also replace the 10:02 Dungog to Newcastle Interchange service.
• South Coast Line: On Wednesday and Thursday, nightly from 11pm to 2.30am, trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Sutherland and Hurstville.

Weekend – Saturday 25 October 

• M1 Metro Line: Train trackwork on the T9 Northern Line may also affect how you travel. Buses replace trains between Hornsby, Epping and Strathfield. Change at Chatswood, not Epping, for trains to the City.
• 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: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Riverstone. Richmond trains run between Riverstone and Liverpool, to a changed timetable. Change at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. Penrith trains make an extra stop at Burwood.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Granville or Regents Park. T1 Western Line trains make an extra stop at Burwood.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Regents Park. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. T1 Western Line trains make an extra stop at Burwood.
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Riverstone. Trains run between Riverstone and Liverpool, to a changed timetable.
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. Metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and the City. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches call 132 232 to confirm departure times.
• 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: Early morning and late night trains will run between South Coast Line stations and Bondi Junction. From 8am to 4pm, at Stanwell Park, all trains leave from platform 1. From 12pm to 4pm, at Stanwell Park, all trains leave from platform 2.
• Southern Highlands Line: Trains that normally run between Southern Highlands Line stations and Central will instead run between Southern Highlands Line stations and Campbelltown only.

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.

Regular route buses 

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, which is a short walk from festival sites. 

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

L4 replacement bus services

From Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October, L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services will not run between Westmead and Parramatta Square during the following times: 

• From 5pm to 11pm on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October  
• From 5pm to 11.30pm on Friday 24 to and Saturday 25 October 

Light rail services will run between Carlingford and Parramatta Square only during these times. 

Buses will replace light rail between Parramatta Square and Westmead. Buses will not stop at Ngara and Westmead Hospital, use nearby alternative stops at Benaud Oval and Westmead Station. Most replacement buses will be accessible; if not, wait for the next service. 

Light Rail & Bus Replacement Schedule: 

Light rail services between Parramatta and Carlingford, and replacement buses between Parramatta and Westmead, will run at the following frequencies: 

Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October 

• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 7 ½ minutes  
• 7pm – 11pm: Departures every 10 minutes  

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 

• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 7 ½ minutes (Friday only) 
• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 10 minutes (Saturday only) 
• 7pm – 11pm: Departures every 10 minutes  
• 11pm – 1am: Departures every 15 minutes  

Outside of these times, light rail services will run to a normal timetable between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta.  

The closest wharf to Parramatta CBD is Parramatta Wharf. 

From the wharf, walk to the Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Parramatta Square. 

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta, 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.

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.

During event times, light rail services will only run between Carlingford and Parramatta Square due to road closures and for the safety of event attendees. Buses will replace light rail services between Westmead and Parramatta Square.

Alight at Parramatta Square to get to the festival. 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.

Service changes – L4 partial line closures during event

From Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October, L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services will not run between Westmead and Parramatta Square during the following times: 

• From 5pm to 11pm on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October  
• From 5pm to 11.30pm on Friday 24 to and Saturday 25 October 

Light rail services will run between Carlingford and Parramatta Square only during these times. 

Buses will replace light rail between Parramatta Square and Westmead. Buses will not stop at Ngara and Westmead Hospital, use nearby alternative stops at Benaud Oval and Westmead Station. Most replacement buses will be accessible; if not, wait for the next service. 

Light Rail & Bus Replacement Schedule: 

Light rail services between Parramatta and Carlingford, and replacement buses between Parramatta and Westmead, will run at the following frequencies: 

Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October 

• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 7 ½ minutes  
• 7pm – 11pm: Departures every 10 minutes  

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 

• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 7 ½ minutes (Friday only) 
• 5pm – 7pm: Departures every 10 minutes (Saturday only) 
• 7pm – 11pm: Departures every 10 minutes  
• 11pm – 1am: Departures every 15 minutes  

Outside of these times, light rail services will run to a normal timetable between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta.  

Allow extra travel time and use the Trip Planner or check travel alerts to see if your travel is affected.

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 T1 Western Line train to Parramatta to get within walking distance of the event.

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, plan your trip using Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Parramatta to get within walking distance of the event.

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.

If you have to drive allow extra travel time and expect delays as roads will be closed with detours in place. 

See the Road Closure map on the Parramatta Lanes website for more details.

Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads in Parramatta CBD. 

Road closures – Parramatta

From 6am Monday 20 October to 12pm Sunday 26 October

• Auctioneer Lane from Horwood Place
• Horwood Place between Phillip Street and George Street

From 7am Tuesday 21 October to 5pm Monday 27 October

• Phillip Lane from Phillip Street

From 6pm Tuesday 21 October to 12am Wednesday 22 October
From 1am to 12pm Sunday 26 October

• George Street between Freemasons Arms Lane and Horwood Place
• George Street between Horwood Place and Smith Street (Local access only permitted)

On Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October

• From 1pm to 1am:
  • George Street between Freemasons Arms Lane and Horwood Place
  • George Street between Horwood Place and Smith Street (Local access only permitted)
• From 3pm to midnight:
  • Macquarie Street between Marsden Street and Church Street
• From 4pm to 6.15pm:
  • Phillip Street between Freemasons Arms Lane and Erby Place (Exit from Erby Place car park permitted)  
• From 6.15pm to 11pm:
  • China Rose Walk from Erby Place
  • Erby Place (entry and exit to carpark) from Phillip Street
  • Phillip Street between Erby Place and the Park Royal carpark (Entry and exit for guests to Meriton and Park Royal car park permitted. No entry or exit to Erby Place car park).

See the Road Closure map on the Parramatta Lanes website for more details.

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

A taxi rank is located on the eastern side of Villiers Street between Ross Street and Victoria Road.

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

Parramatta car parks

Parking will be very limited and attendees are encouraged to catch public transport.

If you have to drive, the following car parks are within walking distance of the event in Parramatta CBD

• Eat Street Car Park*, via Horwood Place only during event.
• Justice Precinct Car Park, entry via Hunter Street
• Parramatta Station Car Park, entry via Wentworth Street

*Note: Eat Street Car Park will have restricted parking from Friday 17 October to Tuesday 28 October and will be completely closed for parking from Tuesday 21 October to Saturday 25 October. Parramatta Station Car Park (Wentworth Street) and Justice Precinct Car Park (Hunter Street) are the closest car parks on event days.

Visit City of Parramatta – Parking for more information on available parking locations and current promotions.

Street parking restrictions

There will be parking restrictions throughout the Parramatta CBD over event days, please read all signage carefully and travel with care. 

Parking will be removed from the following locations:

• Macquarie Street (southern side) to Centenary Square entrance bollards from 6am to 12pm daily on Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 October; on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 October; and on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 October.
• Macquarie Street between Marsden Street and Church Street from 11am to 3pm daily on Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October.
• George Street between Freemasons Arms Lane and Horwood Place from 4pm Tuesday 21 October until 12pm Sunday 26 October.
• Phillip Street between Erby Place and Meriton Apartments from 4pm to 6.15pm daily on Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October.

Visit the Parramatta Lanes website for more details.

Attendees with mobility impairments or accessibility requirements can catch one of the regular route bus services that leave from bus stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street outside the stadium, including routes 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706.

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).