Opal single tickets
If you don't have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you can get an Opal single trip ticket. These tickets are designed as a back up option and are only available for metro/train, ferry and light rail. It is usually cheaper and more convenient to tap on and tap off with a contactless-enabled credit, debit card or linked device, unless you need Child/Youth fares.
Opal single tickets are available as Adult or Child/Youth only. Child/Youth single tickets are for those aged 4-15 years old or eligible secondary students. No other concessions are available.
You cannot break your journey or get return tickets with Opal single tickets. Each trip requires a new ticket. Remember to tap on and tap off with an Opal single ticket, or else you are travelling on an invalid ticket and you may be fined.
You can buy up to two Adult and two Child/Youth Opal single trip tickets at once and they are valid on the day of purchase until 4am the next day. Refunds are only available for faulty tickets.
Opal single trip tickets are available at select stations from top up and single trip ticket machines. If your station doesn't offer them, get an Opal card or use contactless payments.
| Distance | Adult Opal single trip fare | Child/Youth Opal single trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 km | $4.60 | $2.30 |
| 10 - 20 km | $5.70 | $2.80 |
| 20 - 35 km | $6.50 | $3.20 |
| 35 - 65 km | $8.70 | $4.30 |
| 65+ km | $11.20 | $5.60 |
Note: trips that include transfers between Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains and/or NSW TrainLink Intercity services are considered a continuous journey. No need to tap off and tap on again between services.
Some bus services are Opal Only, which means you cannot purchase a ticket on board and will need to have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device to pay for your fare
| Distance | Adult Opal single trip fare | Child/Youth Opal single trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 km | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| 3 - 8 km | $4.70 | $2.30 |
| Over 8 km | $6.10 | $3.00 |
Opal single trip tickets are available at select wharves from top up and single trip ticket machines. If your wharf doesn't offer them, get an Opal card or use contactless payments. You can purchase an Opal single trip ticket on-board the Newcastle Stockton Ferry.
| Distance | Adult Opal single trip fare | Child/Youth Opal single trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 9 km | $7.70 | $3.80 |
| 9+ km | $9.70 | $4.80 |
| Newcastle Stockton Ferry | $4.00 | $2.00 |
Private ferries
Opal single trip tickets are not accepted on private ferries.
Opal single trip tickets are available at select stations from top up and single trip ticket machines. If your station doesn't offer them, get an Opal card or use contactless payments.
| Distance | Adult Opal single trip fare | Child/Youth Opal single trip fare |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 km | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| 3 - 8 km | $4.70 | $2.30 |
| 8+ km | $6.10 | $3.00 |