Stakes Day

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. 

Planned Trackwork – Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January  

• Metro services will not run on the entire line between Tallawong and Sydenham. Testing is underway for Southwest Metro. 
• Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.    
• For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern.  
• Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham use: 
  • T9 trains between Epping and Central or T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard 
  • L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central  
  • T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham.

Change at Central to connect with light rail services from Chalmers Street 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 456KB) for more information. 

Please note that planned trackwork will affect how you travel to or from the event. You may need to change transport modes to complete your journey.  Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.  

• Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard. If you’re travelling on the T1 North Shore Line, change at Wynyard for a light rail service to Royal Randwick. 
• Sydney Metro services do not run on the entire line. 

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 24 January on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.  

• City Circle: Trains do not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard. For travel around the City use T4 trains, light rail or local buses. L2 and L3 light rail services run between Central and Circular Quay. Trackwork also affects trains on other lines. Sydney Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. 
• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Testing is underway for Southwest Metro. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Trackwork also affects trains in the City. For travel between Epping or Chatswood and Sydenham use T9 trains between Epping and Central or T1 trains between Chatswood and Wynyard; use  L2 or L3 light rail services between Wynyard and Central; and use T4 trains between Martin Place and Sydenham. 
• T1 North Shore Line: Trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only, to a changed timetable. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. Change at Wynyard for light rail or local buses to continue your journey. Sydney Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. 
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Richmond and Olympic Park, change at Parramatta or Lidcombe for trains towards Central; and between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making extra stops at Homebush, Flemington and Burwood. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line:  Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville, and Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains run between Strathfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park only.  Change at Cabramatta for buses to Canley Vale, Fairfield, Yennora, Guildford and Merrylands; or change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central or T1 Western Line stations. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe only. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Central or T1 Western Line stations. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Extra trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Cabramatta and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park, and between Schofields and Olympic Park. Change at Lidcombe for trains towards Schofields or Leppington; or change at Cabramatta or Granville for buses to Canley Vale, Fairfield, Yennora, Guildford or Merrylands. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Most trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Sydenham, or between Revesby and Central via the Airport. Change at Revesby for trains to Central via the Airport; or change at Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. Some T4 trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. 
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Until 8am, T9 trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations change at Hornsby, not Epping. Trains do not run between Central and Wynyard, or on the City Circle. For travel in the City use T4 trains, light rail or local buses. 
• South Coast Line: Sydney Metro and City Circle train trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Sydenham and Tallawong. Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard. Change at Central or Town Hall for light rail or local buses to City stations. 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.  

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 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 456KB) to find your way.

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 456KB) to find your way.  

Please note that train trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

From 7am to 7pm, extra L2 and L3 light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick or Juniors Kingsford.   

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 Central from Parramatta Station. From Central, 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. 

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. 

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).