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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 services including metro, trains, buses ferries and light rail, 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. Extra metro services will run on Saturday due to train trackwork on the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines.

Change at Chatswood or Central for a train service to Parramatta. Alternatively change at Epping for a bus, or for a train service to Strathfield to connect with trains to Parramatta.    

Be aware of Sydney Trains trackwork - buses replace T4 Illawarra Line trains and T8 South Line trains between Sydenham and Central. 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  
• 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 stations to Parramatta Park are Westmead and Parramatta.

From Parramatta, take the Parramatta Square exit and continue on foot towards the Park via Macquarie Street. From Westmead station, exit towards Railway Parade and continue via Park Avenue to Parramatta Park.

The main entry point to the Park is through O'Connell Street (Tudor Gatehouse) or via Macquarie Street.

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 5 September on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event.  

• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and Lidcombe, and between Homebush and the City only. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. T1 Western and T2 Leppington Line trains run between Lidcombe and the City.
• 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.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: From 6.30am to 10.30am, trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
• 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. Trackwork on the T4 Illawarra and South Coast lines may also affect how you travel. Change at Central for trains towards Bondi Junction, buses to T4 Illawarra and South Coast Line stations, or if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
• 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. For travel to the Airport, change at Central for a T8 Airport & South Line train if you have luggage or accessibility needs.
• Southern Highlands Line: The following trains leave Central earlier than the normal timetable: the 16:06 Central to Moss Vale service leaves Central at 16:03, and the 17:54 Central to Goulburn service leaves Central at 17:45. 

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. Check travel alerts and trackwork or use the Trip Planner to find the latest information before you travel.

A number of buses run to and from Parramatta Interchange, which is a short walk from Parramatta Park via Macquarie St. Limited buses also make stops along O'Connell St and in Westmead.

Alternatively, buses leave regularly from Stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street. These routes include 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706. All bus services are accessible. 

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

The closest wharf to Parramatta Park is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, walk to Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Parramatta Square or Church Street to get within walking distance of Parramatta Park.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta but services are popular and may reach capacity. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available. 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.

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, Church Street or Westmead and continue on foot towards Parramatta Park.

Attendees are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill line light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Parramatta to get within walking distance of the 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, plan your trip using Trip Planner.

From Central, change for a T1 Western Line train to Parramatta to get within walking distance of the Park. 

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.

If you’re driving to the event, parking in the area will be in high demand so plan to arrive early. Traffic may be heavy on roads approaching and within Parramatta as attendees travel to and from the event. Allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, Church Street, Victoria Road, James Ruse Drive and Pennant Hills Road. 

Parramatta Park's internal roads will be closed to all vehicles from 3pm on Saturday 5 September. 

Motorists should also exercise caution as pedestrian activity will be high on roads between Parramatta Interchange and the Park.  

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running through Parramatta CBD. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area. 

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

A taxi rank is located on the eastern side of Villiers Street between Ross Street and Victoria Road.

Note: O’Connell St is a no stopping zone and taxis or any other vehicles are not permitted to drop or pick up any passengers at any time. 

Attendees who are being picked up or dropped off are encouraged to pre-plan a location away from the Park to avoid traffic delays. 

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

Attendees driving to the event should allow plenty of extra travel time as parking is expected to be in high demand.  

• Eat Street Car Park, entry via George Street 
• Justice Precinct Car Park, entry via Hunter Street 
• Parramatta Station Car Park, entry via Wentworth Street 
• Parramatta Leagues Club, O’Connell Street at Eels Place: Note pricing for the car park is dependent on if you are a Leagues Club Member.

Visit City of Parramatta – Parking for more information on available parking locations and current promotions. 

Attendees with mobility impairments or accessibility requirements can catch one of the regular route bus services that leave from bus stand A4 at Parramatta Interchange and make stops on O’Connell Street near the Park including routes 600, 601, 603, 604, 606 and 706. 

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).