Late night services
In New South Wales, there are public transport options throughout the night and early morning. You can use the Trip Planner or a transport app to plan your late night travel.
Regional train and coach services - overnight travel
Some NSW TrainLink Regional Trains travel overnight on long distance services in NSW and interstate. You can upgrade to a First Class Sleeper on certain services. See seating and sleepers.
Sydney
- certain bus routes operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- NightRide buses replace Sydney train services between midnight and 4:30am, stopping near stations along the train line
- light rail services travel from Central Station to The Star and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- some regular bus routes run extra services after midnight on weekends only
- some Intercity train services are still in operation after midnight
- some ferries run the last service between midnight and 1am.
Newcastle
All late night services in the Opal network accept Opal cards and most are wheelchair accessible.
Extra late night buses run on weekends with services around local hot spots.
Late night buses in Sydney and Newcastle
These services operate in both directions, to and from the City.
|
Route number |
Service direction and locations |
|---|---|
|
151 |
City to Mona Vale via North Sydney, Balgowlah and Manly |
|
188 |
City to Avalon via Balgowlah and Warringah Mall |
|
301 |
City to Zetland via Surry Hills. |
|
373 |
City to Coogee via Randwick Junction |
|
380 |
City to North Bondi via Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach |
|
394 |
City to La Perouse via Anzac Parade |
|
520 |
City to Parramatta via Victoria Road |
Some of these services operate in one direction only.
Route number |
Service direction and locations |
|---|---|
|
130 |
Manly Freshwater, Curl Curl, Narraweena and Allambie |
|
155 |
Warringah Mall to Dee Why |
|
271 |
City to Belrose via Forestville, Frenchs Forest and Glenrose |
|
282 - early Sunday morning only |
Chatswood to Glenrose Shops Loop via Belrose and Frenchs Forest |
|
288 |
City to Epping via Warringah Freeway, Lane Cove and Macquarie Centre |
|
290 |
City to Epping via North Sydney, Lane Cove and Macquarie Centre |
|
300 - free service |
Kings Cross to Railway Square |
|
309 |
Railway Square to Matraville via Mascot |
|
324 |
City to Watsons Bay via Kings Cross and Vaucluse |
|
343 |
Chatswood to Kingsford via the City |
|
396 |
City to Maroubra Beach via Anzac Parade |
|
423 |
City to Kingsgrove via Newtown, Marrickville and Earlwood |
|
431 |
City to Glebe Point via Glebe |
|
438 |
City to Abbotsford via Leichhardt and Five Dock |
|
501 |
Railway Square to West Ryde via Pyrmont and Victoria Road |
|
600 |
Parramatta to Castle Hill via Baulkham Hills |
|
607x |
City to Rouse Hill via M2 and the T-way |
|
610x |
City to Castle Hill and Rouse Hill via M2 and Baulkham Hills |
|
620x |
City to Dural via Cherrybrook |
|
829 |
Parramatta to North Parramatta |
|
962 |
Miranda, Sutherland and Menai |
|
M91 |
Parramatta to Granville via Chester Hill |
NightRide buses replace the Sydney trains services between midnight and 4:30am, operating in both directions along a similar route to the train line.
These NightRide services leave the city from bus stops near Town Hall Station – except for the N100 and N20.
Trip planning
When using the Trip Planner or a transport app, the trip plan results will indicate NightRide buses with an N before the bus number. The departure point, bus stop information and stop sequence is provided in the Trip Planner results.
You can also view the route and stopping sequence for NightRide services on the Sydney NightRide bus network map (pdf 351KB).
Accessibility
Most NightRide bus services are accessible but cannot take motorised scooters. Look for the accessibility symbol in the Trip Planner, in timetables and on buses.
When planning an accessible trip, check the mobility aid specifications for public transport if you are travelling in a wheelchair or with a pram.
City departure points
Check which bus stop your service leaves from when planning your trip. Most routes run hourly, except for the N100 which runs every 30 mins.
Town Hall NightRide bus stops
There are two departure points near Town Hall station:
- Stand H – located on the northside of Park Street, between George and Pitt Street.
- For routes: N10, N11, N30, N40, N50, N60, N61, N70, N71, N80
- Stand K – located on the south side of Park Street between Castlereagh and Pitt streets.
- For route: N90
Route N100 – free from Kings Cross
The N100 operates in both directions from Railway Square to Bondi Junction. It stops via Sheraton on the Park (or St James Station on the return trip), Martin Place Station, Kings Cross Station and Edgecliff Station.
It leaves every 30 minutes after midnight on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as public holidays. It is free if you board at Kings Cross only.
These are the NightRide bus route numbers, pick up points and route directions.
|
Route Number |
City departure point |
Service direction and locations (from the city) |
Service direction and locations (towards the city) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N10 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Sutherland |
Sutherland to Town Hall |
|
N11 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Cronulla |
Cronulla to Town Hall |
|
N20 |
Rockdale Station – Stand G |
Rockdale to Riverwood |
Riverwood to Rockdale |
|
N30 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Macarthur |
Macarthur to Town Hall |
|
N40 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to East Hills |
East Hills to Town Hall |
|
N50 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Liverpool |
Liverpool to Town Hall |
|
N60 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Fairfield |
Fairfield to Town Hall |
|
N61 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Carlingford |
Carlingford to Town Hall |
|
N70 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Penrith |
Penrith to Town Hall |
|
N71 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Richmond |
Richmond to Town Hall |
|
N80 |
Town Hall Station – Stand H |
Town Hall to Hornsby (via Strathfield) |
Hornsby to Town Hall (via Strathfield) |
|
N90 |
Town Hall Station – Stand K |
Town Hall to Hornsby (via Chatswood) |
Hornsby to Town Hall (via Chatswood) |
|
N100 |
Railway Square – Stand M |
Central to Bondi Junction, via |
Bondi Junction to Central |
The NightOwl and Hassle Free Nights buses operate after midnight and throughout the early hours of the morning in Newcastle on weekends.
NightOwl bus services run on Friday and Saturday nights only. They leave Newcastle and Hamilton and stop at regular bus stops to their final destination.
There are also a number of Hassle Free Nights bus stops located near popular nightspots.
NightOwl & Hassle Free Nights bus routes
The following services operate in one direction from the departure points.
The bus routes, departure points and bus stops are also available on the Night Owl route map (pdf 164KB).
|
Number |
Departure point |
Service direction and locations |
|---|---|---|
|
100 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Jesmond via Mayfield |
|
118 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Stockton via Fern Bay |
|
224 |
Fannys, Centenary Rd |
Wallsend via Kotara |
|
230 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Wallsend via Jesmond |
|
310 |
Fannys, Centenary Rd |
Belmont via Charlestown |
|
322 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Belmont Depot via Redhead |
|
350 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Swansea Heads via Charlestown |
|
363 |
Newcastle Station, Watt St |
Warners Bay via Glendale |