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Transport Park&Ride car parks
Get free parking for up to 18 hours when you catch public transport
How it works
a. Using an accepted Opal card to travel?
Complete a trip on public transport and then simply tap out as you exit the car park.
Get free parking for up to 18 hours when you catch public transport
Complete a trip on public transport and then simply tap out as you exit the car park.
Transport Park&Ride helps free-up more spaces at commuter car parks for those who want to travel on public transport.
Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip by tapping on and tapping off using an accepted:
Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to metro, train, bus and ferry services.
Watch the video to find out how to use Park&Ride car parks.
To qualify for free Park&Ride parking, you must:
Once you're set up there's no need to tap out when you leave the car park and you'll have all your parking history available online.
Note: If you do not meet the free parking conditions, you will be charged a fee when you exit the car park.
Real-time parking availability is now available, allowing you to see how many vacant parking spaces are available at Park&Ride car parks to help you better plan your trip.
From 18 June to 2 July 2026, industrial action is planned in the Northern Beaches, and Opal readers may be switched off on buses. To minimise impact to customers, the Park&Ride boom gates will be kept open at Manly Vale, Brookvale, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Warriewood and Mona Vale. The commuter car parks will remain open, but there’s no need to tap out when exiting the car park during this period. Visit the Alerts page for more information.
