Wu-Tang Clan

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. 

Due to planned trackwork Metro services will not run between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. Use T9 Line trains instead. Note T1 North Shore line trackwork is also taking place.   

Change at Epping for a train to Strathfield to connect with trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park.   

M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line partial line closure – Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 

• Metro services do not run between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. 

• Services run between Tallawong and Macquarie Park, and between Victoria Cross and Sydenham only.  

• Buses run between Macquarie University and Victoria Cross. 

• From Metro North West stations: 

  • use trains between Epping and Central via Strathfield 

  • change at Macquarie University for buses to North Ryde, Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross 

  • stay on the metro if you are travelling to Macquarie Park only. 

T1 North Shore Line and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. Buses replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. For travel in the City use metro, light rail or local buses. T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra and South Coast Line trains do not stop at Town Hall but continue to stop at Martin Place. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

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 12:30am. 

Please note on Saturday 28 March major trackwork will take place on the City Circle, T1 North Shore Line and part of the Sydney Metro M1 Line. Buses replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. Metro services will not run between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. Allow extra travel time and plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Trackwork 

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 28 March that may affect how you travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services will not run between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. Services run between Tallawong and Macquarie Park, and between Victoria Cross and Sydenham only. Buses run between Macquarie University and Victoria Cross. From Metro North West stations: use trains between Epping and Central via Strathfield, change at Macquarie University for buses to North Ryde, Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross or stay on the metro if you are travelling to Macquarie Park only. T1 North Shore Line and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• City Circle: Trains do not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard. For travel to: Town Hall, use metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail, Wynyard or Circular Quay, use the light rail, Museum or St James, change at Central or Gadigal (Town Hall) for local buses or walk and T1 North Shore Line stations, use metro services to Victoria Cross then change for a bus. T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra and South Coast Line trains do not stop at Town Hall. Extra L2 and L3 light rail services run between Central, Town Hall, Wynyard and Circular Quay. Trackwork also affects trains on other lines.
• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point, also stopping at Victoria Cross metro station.  Change at Victoria Cross for metro services to the City. T9 Northern Line trains run between Berowra and Central platforms 1-14, via Strathfield. Sydney Metro and City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between: Richmond and Liverpool. Change at Parramatta for trains towards Central or Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making an extra stop at Burwood. City Circle and T1 North Shore Line trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Ashfield via Granville or Regents Park.  Change at Strathfield for express trains to Central, or buses if you are travelling to stations between Summer Hill and Redfern. Remain on the train for Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Ashfield via Granville or Regents Park.  Change at Strathfield for express trains to Central, or buses if you are travelling to stations between Summer Hill and Redfern. Remain on the train for Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. City Circle 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 but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall, change at Central for metro services to Gadigal. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T5 Cumberland Line: Extra trains run between Richmond and Liverpool
• 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 Sydenham for metro services to the City or 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 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall, use metro services to Gadigal. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Daily until 8am, trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Sydney Metro, T1 North Shore and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro, T1 North Shore and City Circle trackwork may affect how you travel.
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Buses do not run to the train timetable. You may need to catch an earlier bus if connecting with trains at Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall change at Central for metro services to Gadigal or use the light rail.  City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4.50pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains are affected by City Circle trackwork and run to a changed timetable between Campbelltown and Sydenham, and between Revesby 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 travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

The following Sydney bus 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. 

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using 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 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 trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

Train trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel. Trains do not run between Central and Wynyard, or on the City Circle. Use light rail services between Central and Circular Quay. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations use metro services to Victoria Cross, then change for a bus. Daily 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 towards 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. Read the news story for more information. 

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 approaching the precinct as attendees travel to the concert.

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

Road closures and changes to parklands will be in place within the Sydney Olympic Park Precinct before, during and after the Easter Show for event set up and pack down. 

Check out the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map for more details. For detailed closure and access changes in the precinct see the Olympic Park Community page. 

Monday 9 March at 1.30am to Tuesday 21 April at 1.30am:  

• Olympic Boulevard 100m north of Dawn Fraser Avenue adjacent to Cathy Freeman Park amenities, to 200m south of Edwin Flack Avenue outside Qudos Bank Arena. 

Thursday 19 March at 1.30am to Tuesday 21 April at 1.30am:  

• Australia Avenue from Murray Rose Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue.
• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Grand Parade.
• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Australia Avenue. 

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

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 stadium to avoid delays. 

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

The closest car park to Qudos Bank Arena is P1. 

Note P6 car park is closed due to infrastructure in place for the Easter Show.  

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the event, available until 23:59 the night before 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. 

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).