Summer holiday transport
During summer holidays, especially over Christmas and New Year, metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail may not run as usual.
From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 December, major trackwork will affect Sydney Metro and Sydney Trains services on parts of the rail network. More>>
Allow extra travel time and plan ahead with Trip Planner.
Travelling to the airport
If you're heading interstate or overseas and are heading to Sydney Airport, the AirportLink train is the most convenient option for travelling between major Sydney CBD train stations and the international and domestic airport terminals.
T8 Airport & South Line trains run to and from the international and domestic airport terminals, with frequent services every day between 5am and midnight. More>>
From Monday 29 to Tuesday 30 December, most trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Sydenham, or between Revesby and Central via the Airport. More>>
Allow extra travel time and plan ahead with Trip Planner.
Timetable and service changes by date
Testing and trial running activities for the Southwest Metro may affect your travel over the holiday period. More>>
Please check travel alerts and trackwork before you travel.
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Friday 19 – Wednesday 24 December 2025 |
Services run as normal. |
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Christmas Day |
Services run to a public holiday timetable (every 10 minutes from 5am to 12.30am). |
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Boxing Day |
Services run to a public holiday timetable (every 10 minutes from 5am to 1.30am). |
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Saturday |
Metro services do not run. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. Sydney Trains trackwork on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 December will affect trains in the City. More>> Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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New Year’s Eve |
Wednesday timetable with extra services. Services run every 4 minutes from 3.30pm to 2am, and then every 5 minutes from 2am to 5am. Visit the NYE event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
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New Year’s Day |
Services run to a public holiday timetable (every 10 minutes from 5am to 12.30am). |
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Friday |
Services run as normal. |
| Saturday 3 January 2026 |
Services run as normal. |
| Sunday 4 January 2026 |
Services run as normal with extra services from 5pm to 8pm. |
| Monday 5 – Friday 9 January 2026 |
Services run as normal. |
| Saturday 10 January 2026 |
Services run as normal with extra services from 10am to 9pm. |
| Sunday 11 January 2026 |
Services run as normal with extra services from 10am to 7pm. |
| Monday 12 – Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
Services run as normal. Nightly from 9.50pm, Metro services do not run between Central and Sydenham. Services run between Tallawong and Martin Place, and between Martin Place and Central only. Change at Martin Place for metro services towards Tallawong or Central, or T4 trains to Sydenham. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
| Thursday 15 – Friday 16 January 2026 |
Services run as normal. |
| Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 January 2026 |
Metro services do not run. Use replacement bus services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Monday 19 – Friday 23 |
Services run as normal. |
| Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 January 2026 |
Metro services do not run. Use replacement bus services between Tallawong and Chatswood. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. Sydney Trains trackwork will affect trains in the City. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Australia Day |
Services run to a public holiday timetable (every 10 minutes from 5am to 12.30am). Visit the Australia Day event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
- Sydney and Intercity trains will run a changed timetable over the summer holiday period. Plan your trip for the latest travel information.
- Trackwork may affect your travel over the holiday period. Please check travel alerts and trackwork before you travel.
Timetable and service changes by date
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Dates |
Metro |
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Friday 19 – Wednesday 24 December 2025 |
Services run to a standard timetable. |
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Christmas Day |
Modified Saturday timetable. |
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Friday 26 – Sunday 28 December |
Services run to a Saturday timetable. Major trackwork will affect Sydney Metro and Sydney Trains services on parts of the rail network from 26 – 30 December. More>> Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Monday 29 – Tuesday 30 December |
Services run to a modified Saturday timetable, with extra trains during peak times on some lines. Major trackwork will affect Sydney Metro and Sydney Trains services on parts of the rail network from 26 – 30 December. More>> Trains may be crowded. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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New Year’s Eve |
Modified Saturday timetable with extra trains during peak times. Visit the NYE event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
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New Year’s Day |
Services run to a Saturday timetable. |
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Friday |
Services run to a modified Saturday timetable with extra trains during peak times. |
| Saturday 3 – Sunday 25 January 2026 |
Services run to standard timetables. Some trackwork may impact your travel. Plan ahead. |
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Australia Day |
Services run to a Saturday timetable Visit the Australia Day event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
- Between Christmas and New Year some bus timetables may change. Extra services will be provided for big events throughout December and January. Plan your trip for up-to-date travel information.
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Dates |
Bus |
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Friday |
Most buses will run to a weekday timetable. |
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Saturday 20 December |
Most buses run to a weekend timetable. Some buses run to a weekday timetable. |
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Sunday |
Most buses run to a Saturday timetable. Some services are not available. |
| Monday 22 December 2025 |
Most buses run to a Sunday timetable. Some services are not available. |
| Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
Most buses run to a weekday timetable. |
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Christmas Eve Wednesday |
Most buses run to a weekday timetable. |
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Christmas Day |
Most buses run to a Sunday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Boxing Day |
Most buses will run to a Sunday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Saturday |
Most buses run to a weekday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Sunday 28 |
Most buses run to a Saturday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Monday |
Most buses run to a Sunday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Tuesday |
Most buses run to a weekday timetable. |
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New Year’s Eve |
Most buses run to a weekend timetable with extra services. Visit the NYE event page to see how service changes will affect your journey |
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New Year’s Day |
Most buses run to a Sunday timetable. Some services are not available. |
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Friday 2 – Sunday 25 January |
Most buses run to standard timetables. |
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Australia Day |
Most buses will run to a Sunday timetable Some services are not available Visit the Australia Day event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
- Sydney Harbour is always busy over the summer, plan your trip in advance and allow extra travel time.
- Sydney Ferry services will run to a changed timetable on weekdays during January 2026. Plan your trip for the latest travel information.
- For service changes outside of Sydney Harbour, check out details on operator websites.
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Dates |
Ferry |
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Monday 15 – Friday 19 |
Sydney Ferries services: Weekday timetable |
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Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 |
Sydney Ferries services: Weekend timetable |
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Monday |
Sydney Ferries services: Weekday timetable Manly Fast Ferry: Modified public holiday timetable |
| Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
Sydney Ferries services: Weekday timetable Manly Fast Ferry: Weekday holiday timetable |
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Christmas Eve Wednesday |
Sydney Ferries services: Weekday timetable Manly Fast Ferry: Weekday holiday timetable |
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Christmas Day |
F1 Manly: Modified public holiday timetable F2: Public holiday timetable F3 Parramatta River: No service F4 Pyrmont Bay: Modified public holiday timetable F5: Public holiday timetable F6: Modified public holiday timetable F7 Double Bay: No service F8 Cockatoo Island: Modified public holiday timetable F9 Watson Bay: Modified public holiday timetable F10: No service |
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Boxing Day |
All services run to a public holiday timetable F1 Manly, F7 Double Bay and F9 Watsons Bay services are affected by the midday harbour closures for the Sydney Hobart Yacht race. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Saturday 27 – Tuesday 30 December |
Most services run to a weekend timetable. Some additional services. |
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New Year’s Eve |
Most services run to a weekday timetable with some additional services. Most ferry services will stop running to Circular Quay from around 5 - 5.50pm due to harbour closures. Limited services resuming after the midnight fireworks. Visit the NYE event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
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New Year’s Day |
Most services run to a public holiday timetable. |
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Friday 2 – Sunday 25 January |
Weekday services operate to a modified timetable. Weekend services operate to a standard weekend timetable. Some additional services. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Australia Day |
Services affected by harbour closures for the Australia Day Celebrations. Most services run to a public holiday timetable with harbour closures Visit the Australia Day event page to see how service changes will affect your journey. |
Always check the Trip Planner, travel alerts, travel apps or the information boards at stops to check the status of the services on the day.
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Dates |
Light rail |
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Monday 15 – Friday 19 December |
Services run as normal. Wednesday 17 December: Some extra services due to events. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Saturday 20 December |
Most services run as normal, with extra services due to events. Plan ahead. Some services run to a special timetable due to events. |
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Sunday 21 – Wednesday 24 December |
Services run as normal. |
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Christmas Day Thursday |
Services run at a reduced frequency. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Boxing Day |
Services run at a reduced frequency, with some extra services due to events. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Saturday |
Services run as normal. |
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Sunday |
Most services run as normal. |
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Monday 29 – Tuesday 30 December |
Services run as normal. |
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New Year’s Eve |
Services are affected due to road closures. Visit the NYE event page to see how service changes will affect your journey |
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New Year’s Day |
Services run at a reduced frequency. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |
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Friday 2 – Friday 9 January |
Services run as normal. |
| Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 January 2026 |
L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services will not run due to planned trackwork and maintenance works. More>> |
| Tuesday 13 – Sunday 25 January 2026 |
Services run as normal. |
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Australia Day |
Services are affected due to road closures. Allow extra travel time and plan ahead. |