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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 Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late.

Change at Epping or Central for trains towards Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

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 station to Qudos Bank Arena is Olympic Park.

Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.

Please note T1 North Shore Line trackwork is taking place on the weekend with buses replacing trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Use metro services instead.

Trackwork

Trackwork is taking place on Saturday 13 December on the following lines and may affect how you travel. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• 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: 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. 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 between Sydney Olympic Park and 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 and miss stops while road closures are in place. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

From 7pm Thursday 11 December to 3am Sunday 14 December

• Route 525 and 526 services in both directions will be diverting via Edwin Flack Avenue, Sarah Durack Avenue and Australia Avenue, and will miss stops on Dawn Fraser Avenue and Park Street. Catch these services from the stop on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or other alternative stop locations on Edwin Flack Avenue.  

From 4pm Friday 12 December to 2am Saturday 13 December, then from 4pm Saturday 13 December to 2am Sunday 14 December

• Route 533 services in both directions will be diverting via Hill Road, Pondage Link, Edwin Flack Avenue, Sarah Durack Avenue and Australia Avenue, and will miss stops on Holker Busway. Allow extra time and check signs at stops for alternate stop locations.

From 7am to 8.30am, then from 3pm to 4.15pm, on Friday 12 December

• School routes 665, 760 and 761 Services in both directions will be diverting via Edwin Flack Avenue, Sarah Durack Avenue and Australia Avenue, and will miss stops on Dawn Fraser Avenue and Park Street. Catch these services from the stop on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or other alternative stop locations on Edwin Flack Avenue.    

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

The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena 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 popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you're planning on catching a F3 Parramatta River service. 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.

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 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 Trip Planner.

Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park.

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 Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service towards 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.

Ticketholders should consider public transport options available to avoid lengthy delays and the high demand for parking.  Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct as attendees travel to the concert.

It’ll be busy in the afternoon with up to 90,000 people attending events at nearby venues in the park including a music festival at Sydney Showground and concert at Accor Stadium. Wiggles ticketholders attending the second show may experience delays leaving car parks or boarding transport services home as crowds begin to arrive. 

If you have to drive, travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road.  

Pre-book your parking ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the show 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. 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.

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 Thursday 11 December – 3.00am Sunday 14 December 

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

From 1.30am Friday 12 December – 3.00am Sunday 14 December 

• 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 Friday 12 December – 3.00am Sunday 14 December 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue between Pondage Link and Australia Avenue (eastbound)  

From 12.00pm Friday 12 December – 1.00am Saturday 13 December 

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

From 1.00pm Friday 12 December – 3.00am Sunday 14 December 

• Olympic Boulevard between Sarah Durack and Herb Elliott Avenue 

From 1.00pm Friday 12 December – 1.00am Saturday 13 December 

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

From 4.00pm Friday 12 December – 2.00am Saturday 13 December 

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

From 9.30pm Friday 12 December – 1.00am Saturday 13 December 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound) *Buses excepted 
• Pondage Link from Hill Road to Edwin Flack Avenue *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  
• Herb Elliott Avenue closed at Park Street 

From 12.00pm Saturday 13 December – 1.00am Sunday 14 December 

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

From 2.00pm Saturday 13 December – 1.00am Sunday 14 December 

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

From 4.30pm Saturday 13 December – 2.00am Sunday 14 December 

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

From 9.30pm Saturday 13 December – 1.00am Sunday 14 December 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound) *Buses excepted 
• Pondage Link from Hill Road to Edwin Flack Avenue *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  
• Herb Elliott Avenue closed at Park Street 

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

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

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads may 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 stadium 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 during busy weeknight peaks.

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

Allow plenty of extra travel time on roads and plan your trip before leaving home. For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

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 a train to Olympic Park. 

• T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, St Marys, Emu Plains and Penrith. 
• T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.  

Transport Park&Ride Car Parks 

Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services. 

Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks. For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride. 

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).