Opal single tickets
If you don't have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you will need to get an Opal single trip ticket. Designed as a back up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail. Unless you require child fares, in most cases tapping on and tapping off with a contactless-enabled credit, debit card or linked device, will be cheaper and easier than purchasing an Opal single ticket.
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. There are no other concessions available as a single ticket.
You cannot break your journey with Opal single tickets and there are no return tickets. You will need to buy a new ticket each time you need to change to another service.
Your single trip ticket also needs to be tapped on and then tapped off at the Opal card readers. If you do not tap on and tap off with your Opal single trip ticket, you are travelling on an invalid ticket and you may be fined.
There is a limit of two Adult and two Child/Youth Opal single trip tickets in a single transaction. Tickets are valid on the day of purchase until 4am the next day. Ticket refunds are only available if the ticket is faulty.
Opal single trip tickets are available from top up and single trip ticket machines at selected stations. Search for your station to see ticket and other facilities. If you are unable to purchase an Opal single trip ticket from your station, stop or wharf, you must 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, and you’ll be charged a single fare.
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 from top up and single trip ticket machines at selected wharves. Search for your wharf to see ticket and other facilities. If you are unable to purchase an Opal single trip ticket from your wharf, you must 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 from top up and single trip ticket machines at selected stations. Search for your station to see ticket and other facilities. If you are unable to purchase an Opal single trip ticket from your station, you must 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 |