Runway Run/Walk

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

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

The closest stations to Western Sydney International Airport are Penrith and Leppington.

Event shuttle buses will run from Penrith Station direct to the Airport. Participants must pre-purchase tickets to use these shuttle buses.

• Train Trackwork:
  • Please note due to planned trackwork buses will replace trains between Strathfield and Lidcombe/Olympic Park on Sunday 26 April.
  • If you're travelling from the city, you will need to catch trains to Strathfield then change for express replacement buses to Penrith (route 39T1) departing from Everton Rd.
  • Alternatively catch replacement buses from Strathfield to Olympic Park then connect with trains to Penrith.
  • From Penrith connect with event shuttle buses to the Airport departing from the northern side of the station.
  • Allow plenty of extra travel time and leave home earlier than usual. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 26 April on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 Western Line: Trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Olympic Park, and between Rhodes and the City. Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City or buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. Change trains to continue your journey towards the City.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park, and between Rhodes or Ashfield and the City. Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City, or  
  buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. 
  Trains also run between Glenfield and the City via the Airport.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains do not run between Lidcombe and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between: Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville, Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park, Rhodes and the City (limited stops) or Ashfield and the City (all-stations). Change at Olympic Park for: express buses to Rhodes, then change for trains towards Strathfield or the City or buses to Flemington and Homebush. Rail replacement buses do not leave from Lidcombe. Change at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: from 8pm to Monday 12pm, buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Waterfall and the City Circle, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at: Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, continuing to Penrith or Leppington.
• T8 Airport & South Line: From 8.40am to 3pm, buses replace the all-stations trains between Wolli Creek and Revesby. Express trains continue to run but will not stop at stations between Padstow and Turrella.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change at Penrith for express buses to Strathfield. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and Olympic Park only. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal.
• South Coast Line: From 8pm to Monday 12pm, trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Hurstville only. T4 Illawarra Line trains run to a changed timetable between Hurstville and the City Circle. Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Change at: Hurstville for T4 trains towards the City, Sydenham or Central for metro services to Martin Place, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. 

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.

Event shuttle buses

Event shuttle buses will run between Penrith station and Western Sydney International Airport between 5am and 5pm on event day.

You’ll need to have pre-purchased a return shuttle bus ticket to utilise these services. 

Event shuttle buses depart from Combewood Ave outside the Park&Ride at Penrith Station.

Visit the website for more details here.

Regular route buses

There are no existing regular route buses operating to the new Western Sydney International Airport prior to its official opening.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or use 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.

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. 

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 Penrith to connect with shuttle buses to the airport.

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 heavier than usual on approach to the Western Sydney International Airport. 

Allow plenty of extra travel time, travel with your group and aim to arrive early to avoid delays. 

Vehicle access is via the M12 or Elizabeth Drive, then Warami Drive to the Airport entry and parking locations.

Parking 

Event parking is available on site and access will be via Warami Drive, off the M12. There are designated parking areas for participants for each race distance and for the community walk. 

All event parking must be pre-booked, with access limited to onsite parking areas only. Vehicles without a valid booking will not be permitted entry. Each parking ticket is valid for one vehicle and one space. If travelling with others, only one booking per car is required.

Parking is strictly limited and will sell out. Once capacity is reached, there will be no additional onsite parking available and all attendees will be required to use event shuttle bus or other travel options such as rideshare/private vehicle drop off.

Exact parking locations and arrival instructions will be provided in the week leading up to the event. Please ensure your parking QR code is ready on arrival.

Accessibility parking is available but must be booked in advance, with a valid permit required and displayed on event day.

Please follow the directions of parking marshalls on site and beware of pedestrians at all times

For the latest traffic information check traffic alerts or download a real-time traffic app.

If you have to drive or are catching taxis or rideshare, allow plenty of extra travel time as delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct. 

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

On-site Parking 

Event parking is available on site at the Airport and access will be via Warami Drive, off the M12 or Elizabeth Dr. There are designated parking areas for participants for each race distance and for the community walk. 

All event parking must be pre-booked, with access limited to onsite parking areas only. Vehicles without a valid booking will not be permitted entry. Each parking ticket is valid for one vehicle and one space. If travelling with others, only one booking per car is required.

Parking is strictly limited and will sell out. Once capacity is reached, there will be no additional onsite parking available and all attendees will be required to use event shuttle bus or other travel options such as rideshare/private vehicle drop off.

Exact parking locations and arrival instructions will be provided in the week leading up to the event. Please ensure your parking QR code is ready on arrival.

Accessibility parking is available but must be booked in advance, with a valid permit required and displayed on event day.

Please follow the directions of parking marshalls on site and beware of pedestrians at all times

Parking

Accessibility parking is available but must be booked in advance, with a valid permit required and displayed on event day.

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).