Christmas Carols in Parramatta Park

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 services including metro, trains, buses ferries and light rail, 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 Chatswood or Central for a train service to Parramatta. Alternatively change at Epping for a bus, or for a train service to Strathfield to connect with trains to Parramatta.

Additional metro services will be operating over the weekend due to train trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line and City Circle, with services operating every 7 minutes from 10am to 9pm. Buses replace T1 trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. If travelling to City Circle stations, change at Central, not Gadigal. City Circle trains do not stop at Town Hall.

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

The closest stations to Parramatta Park are Westmead and Parramatta.

From Parramatta, take the Parramatta Square exit and continue on foot towards the Park via Macquarie Street. From Westmead station, exit towards Railway Parade and continue via Park Avenue to Parramatta Park.

The main entry point to the Park is through O'Connell Street (Tudor Gatehouse) or via Macquarie Street.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 13 December on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event.  

• M1 North West & Bankstown Line: Extra metro services run between Tallawong and Sydenham due to train trackwork on the T1 North Shore Line and City Circle. Buses replace T1 trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. If travelling to City Circle stations change at Central, not Gadigal. City Circle trains do not stop at Town Hall. 
• City Circle Line: Trains run in one direction only, and do not stop at Town Hall. Trains stop Central, then Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Central. Some trains may start or end at Central, run to a changed timetable or leave from different platforms. If travelling to: Town Hall, change at Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail, T1 North Shore Line stations, change at Central for metro services to Victoria Cross, Crows Nest or Chatswood, then change for a bus to continue your journey. 
• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point, also stopping at Crows Nest and Victoria Cross metro stations. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City. T9 trains run between Berowra and the City Circle via Strathfield, but do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to Town Hall use metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or the light rail. 
• T1 Western Line: Most trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14, and make an extra stop at Burwood. From 4pm to 1am, trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and the City Circle but do not stop at Town Hall. Richmond trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. Trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel: City Circle trains run in one direction only, and do not stop at Town Hall. Buses replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Milsons Point and Hornsby. If travelling to: Town Hall, change at Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail or T1 North Shore Line stations, change at Central for metro services to Victoria Cross, Crows Nest or Chatswood, then change for a bus to continue your journey. 
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and the City via Granville or Regents Park, stopping at all stations between Lidcombe and Central. Trains do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to Town Hall change at Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail. T1 trains make an extra stop at Burwood. T9 trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. From 11.30am to 3.30pm, trains via Regents Park run between Leppington and Lidcombe only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. Inner West trains run between Homebush and the City. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and the City, stopping at all stations between Lidcombe and Central. Trains do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to Town Hall change at Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail. T1 trains make an extra stop at Burwood. T9 trains make an extra stop at Ashfield.  From 11.30am to 3.30pm, trains run between Leppington and Lidcombe only, via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. Inner West trains run between Homebush and the City. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville but do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to Town Hall, change at Central or Martin Place for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use L2 or L3 light rail services. If travelling to Museum, St James, Circular Quay or Wynyard, change at Central for a City Circle train. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Extra trains run between Richmond and Liverpool 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Revesby trains run between Revesby and Central only, via the Airport. Most Macarthur trains to the City run via the Airport and continue around the City Circle. Trains from the City to Macarthur run via Sydenham. Trains do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to Town Hall change at Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use L2 or L3 light rail services. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central only, via the Airport. T8 trains between Sydenham and the City Circle do not run. T4 trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. From 4pm to 1am, trains run to a changed timetable and frequency, stopping at all stations between Macarthur and Central via the Airport 
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run between Berowra or Hornsby and the City Circle via Strathfield. Trains make an extra stop at Ashfield but do not stop at Town Hall. If travelling to: T1 North Shore Line stations, change at Epping or Central for metro services to Victoria Cross, Crows Nest or Chatswood, then change for a bus to continue your journey. If travelling to Town Hall, change at Epping or Central for metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) 
• Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4.50pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 trains run between Campbelltown and Central via the Airport 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. Trackwork may affect how you travel so allow plenty of extra travel time and plan ahead. Check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner to find the latest information before you travel.

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, which is a short walk from Parramatta Park via Macquarie St. Limited buses also make stops along O'Connell St and in Westmead.

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

The closest wharf to Parramatta Park is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, walk to Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Parramatta Square or Church Street to get within walking distance of Parramatta Park.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta but services are popular and may reach capacity. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

Please note, F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide 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.

Alight at Parramatta Square, Church Street or Westmead and continue on foot towards Parramatta Park.

Attendees are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill line light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Change at Central to connect with trains to Parramatta or Westmead to get within walking distance of Parramatta 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, plan your trip using Trip Planner.

Change at Central to connect with trains to Parramatta or Westmead to get within walking distance of Parramatta Park.

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’re driving to the event, parking in the area will be in high demand so plan to arrive early. Traffic may be heavy on roads approaching and within Parramatta as attendees travel to and from the event. Allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road. 

Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads between Parramatta Interchange and the Park.  

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running through Parramatta CBD. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area. 

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.

Note: O’Connell St is a no stopping zone and taxis or any other vehicles are not permitted to drop or pick up any passengers at any time. 

Attendees who are being picked up or dropped off are encouraged to pre-plan a location away from the Park to avoid traffic delays. 

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

Attendees driving to the event should allow plenty of extra travel time as parking is expected to be in high demand.  

• Eat Street Car Park, entry via George Street 
• Justice Precinct Car Park, entry via Hunter Street 
• Parramatta Station Car Park, entry via Wentworth Street 
• Parramatta Leagues Club, O’Connell Street at Eels Place: Note pricing for the car park is dependent on if you are a Leagues Club Member.

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).