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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.

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 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 trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. Alternatively, change at Epping for a train service towards Strathfield then Olympic Park.

Trackwork – weekend Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November: 

• Metro services will not run between Central and Sydenham on Saturday and Sunday. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central.  

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.

Express trains will run from Central and some western line stations. Trains will also run regularly to Lidcombe where you can change for a direct train to Olympic Park regularly until late. 

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 15 October on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November Metro services do not run between Central and Sydenham. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.  
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe, and between Homebush and the City only. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. T1 and T2 trains run between Lidcombe and the City. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. 
• Hunter Line: On Saturday from 9pm to 2am, buses replace trains between Telarah and Newcastle Interchange. 
• South Coast Line: From 7.30am to 11.30am, at Waterfall and Helensburgh, all trains leave from platform 1. From 12pm to 4pm, at Helensburgh and Waterfall, all trains leave from platform 2. 
• 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.

The following Sydney buses services run to Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington.  
• Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf.  
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

Shuttle buses also run between car parks in Olympic Park and the stadium, visit the website for more information.

Bus Diversions

Route 525, 526 and 533 services will divert while road closures are in place. Check back closer to the event for more details. 

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 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.

Change at Central for express trains to Olympic Park

Planned Maintenance - Saturday 15 to Friday 21 November inclusive

• L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line light rail services will not run between Circular Quay and Town Hall. Use Trains or Metro services instead.
• Services will continue to run between Town Hall and Randwick or Juniors Kingsford.
• Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. 

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 Lidcombe then 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. 

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 show. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. 

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. 

Road Closures

Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close local roads in the precinct to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during the event. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map.

From 7.00pm Friday 14 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November  

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road *Buses excepted.

From 1.30am Saturday 15 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue
• Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliott Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road
• Showground Road from Grand Parade to Dawn Fraser Avenue
• Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15

From 11.00am Saturday 15 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue between Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (eastbound)
• Kevin Coombs Avenue between Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (westbound)
• Holker Busway from Hill Road to Australia Avenue

From 12.00pm Saturday 15 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Shirley Strickland Avenue between P4 Roundabout and Rod Laver Avenue.
• Rod Laver Drive at the rear of Tennis Centre back to Shirley Strickland Avenue West

From 1.00pm Saturday 15 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Olympic Boulevard between Sarah Durack Avenue and Herb Elliott Avenue

From 2.00pm Saturday 15 November – 3.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Showground Road from Dawn Fraser Avenue to the Novotel Loading Dock.
• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road.

From 10.00pm Saturday 15 November – 1.00am Sunday 16 November 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound). *Buses excepted.
• Pondage Link from Hill Road to Edwin Flack Avenue - (Inbound to Sydney Olympic Park only) *Buses excepted.
• Edwin Flack Avenue (northbound) from Bernie Avenue to Old Hill Link *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 closed at Park Street.

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

Taxis: The nearest Taxi Rank is on Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads will be closed within the precinct. 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.

Olympic Park Car Parks

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the event, available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply

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

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

Train Station Commuter Parking

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then catching one of the extra trains to Olympic Park.

Stations with large car parks on the western line where you can change for a frequent direct train to Olympic Park include:

• T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Emu Plains, Rooty Hill, St Marys and Penrith.

Stations with large car parks on other train lines that require one interchange by train to get to Olympic Park include:

• T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West.
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Leppington and Edmonson Park. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.

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).