Opal peak and off-peak fares
Get a 30% discount when you travel on Fridays, weekends, public holidays, and outside these peak times.
Peak times (Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays)
Sydney Metro and Train
- Morning: 6:30am - 10am
- Evening: 3pm - 7pm
Intercity Trains
- Morning: 6am - 10am
- Evening: 3pm - 7pm
Note: morning peak travel times can vary for some Intercity stations, depending on where you tap on. Look up your station to check your morning peak time.
Bus and Light rail
- Morning: 6:30am - 10am
- Evening: 3pm - 7pm
Your fare is calculated from the time when you tap on with your Opal card or contactless card or device.
Remember: There is no off-peak discount when using an Opal single ticket.