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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 Metro North West & Bankstown Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Martin Place, Central or Sydenham for a T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line replacement bus service to Carlton. 

Note, trackwork is taking place on Sydney Trains T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line and South Coast lines on the weekend 7-8 February. Extra metro services will run. Change at Martin Place or Central for trains towards Bondi Junction, Central for express and limited stop buses to T4 Illawarra and South Coast Line stations or Sydenham for all-stations buses towards Hurstville. 

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

The closest station to the stadium is Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line however trackwork is taking place on the weekend.  

• Buses will replace trains between Central, Cronulla and Waterfall. Some buses start and end at Redfern. Trackwork is also taking place on the South Coast Line. 
• Catch replacement buses to and from Carlton. The stadium is a short 10 minute walk from the station. 
• Allow extra travel time as buses are expected to be in high demand. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 7 February on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line:  Buses replace trains between Cronulla, Waterfall and Central. Some buses start and end at Redfern. Trains run between Central and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. If travelling to the Airport change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs. Metro services continue to run between Sydenham, Martin Place and Tallawong. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Sydenham and Central. Trains run to the normal timetable between Macarthur, Revesby and the City via the Airport. Metro services continue to run between Sydenham and Tallawong. Trackwork on the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines may also affect how you travel. From Airport stations, change at: Central for trains towards Bondi Junction, or buses to Illawarra and South Coast Line stations or at Wolli Creek for buses to stations between Redfern and Hurstville only. If you have luggage or accessibility needs change at Central. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: From 5.30am to 11am, at Hawkesbury River and Cowan, all trains leave from platform 2. From 7am to 11.30am, trains towards Hornsby do not stop at Cowan. Buses run from Hawkesbury River to Cowan, and from Cowan to Berowra, in that direction only. Change at Hawkesbury River for a bus to Cowan. From Cowan, catch a bus to Berowra then change for a train to continue your journey.  Trains towards Gosford continue to stop at Cowan. 
• Hunter Line: From 9pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains from Newcastle Interchange to Telarah. From 10pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains from Telarah to Newcastle Interchange. 
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla and Central.  You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, some to a changed timetable. If travelling to the Airport change at Central for a T8 train if you have luggage or accessibility needs. 

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

The closest bus stops to the Stadium are along the Princes Highway at Kogarah Park.

Bus route 958 operates between Kogarah and Hurstville via Carss Park. Bus route 476 and 477 run to Gray Street, Kogarah, which is a short walk to Jubilee Stadium.

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 replacement bus to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra 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, change for a replacement bus to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. 

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. 

From Central, change for a replacement bus to Carlton on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. 

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 catch a train service from Parramatta Station to Redfern or Central where you can connect with a T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line replacement bus service to Carlton. 

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 is expected to be heavy in both directions on the Princes Highway approaching Kogarah as crowds travel to and from the stadium.  

Local roads around the stadium will close ahead of kick-off, including Jubilee Avenue, Park Street and English Street. Roads will re-open once crowds have cleared the area. 

If you have to drive, allow extra travel time and plan to arrive early.   

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

The nearest taxi rank is located at St George Leagues Club, adjacent to Jubilee Stadium.

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

Local parking

There is no parking available at Jubilee Stadium. There are various car parks within easy walking distance of Carlton and Kogarah Stations:

• Kogarah Town Square, entry via Derby Street  
• Kogarah Town Centre, entry via ramp from Railway Parade  
• Hospital car park, entry via Belgrave Street  
• Kogarah Station commuter car park, entry via Railway Street  
• Carlton Station commuter car park, entry via Railway Parade  

Visit Georges River Council website for other council parking locations and details.

Accessible parking

A dedicated accessible drop-off/pick-up zone is located next to Gate A on Park Street, access via English Street. A limited number of accessible parking spots are also available along Park Street, for those that hold a mobility parking scheme permit.

Visit the getting to the venue page for more details.

Transport

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).

Parking

A dedicated accessible drop-off/pick-up zone is located next to Gate A on Park Street, access via English Street. A limited number of accessible parking spots are also available along Park Street, for those that hold a mobility parking scheme permit.