Opal peak and off-peak metro/train fares
Opal metro/train fares are discounted by 30 per cent when you travel outside of peak times on the Opal network when you use your Opal card or a contactless payment.
From 6 July, you will receive a temporary 50% discount for off peak travel on metro/train, bus and light rail services. Peak travel times will also change. Find out more.
Your fare will be calculated from the time when you tap on.
There is no off-peak discount when using an Opal single ticket.
| Days of the week | Sydney metro/train network peak times | Intercity trains peak times | Bus and light rail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday |
7am – 9am 4pm – 6.30pm |
6am – 8am 4pm – 6.30pm |
not available |
| From 6 July Monday to Friday |
6.30am-10am 3pm-7pm |
6am-10am 3pm-7pm |
6.30am-10am 3pm-7pm |
Look up your station to check peak times
Variations to peak travel times from Intercity stations
During the week, morning peak travel times can vary depending on which station you tap on at. Use the Trip Planner or Opal Travel app to calculate Opal fares.
Evening peak travel times are the same from all stations within the Opal network.
| Monday to Friday | Stations |
|---|---|
| Off-peak fares all morning |
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| Peak fares between 6am-6.45am |
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| Peak fares between 6am-7am |
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| Peak fares between 6am-7.15am |
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| Peak fares between 6am-7.30am |
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| Peak fares between 6am-7.45am |
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