Pregnancy Babies & Childrens Expo

Opal

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.

Please note that due to planned weekend trackwork on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May, buses replace metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. You will need to catch a replacement bus to Epping then change for a train towards Strathfield to connect with services towards Olympic Park. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest station to Sydney Showground is Olympic Park. 

Trains run regularly to Lidcombe where you can head to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park, running every 10 minutes until late.

Please note that if you are travelling to the event on the T1 Western Line, buses replace trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. You will need to catch a replacement bus to complete your journey. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner and allow extra travel time. 

Trackwork

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May  on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• Metro North West Line: Buses replace metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. 
• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta and the City. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland. Trains run between Waterfall, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. On Saturday from 11.30pm to 2.20am, buses also replace trains between Waterfall and Hurstville. Trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Blacktown and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta or Leppington and the City via Granville. Change at Granville to continue your journey. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Bathurst and Parramatta. T1 Western Line trains run between Parramatta and the City, to a changed timetable. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches, please call 132 232 to confirm departure times. At Warrimoo Station, the footbridge will be closed. A shuttle bus service will run between the Great Western Highway and Railway Parade. Please allow extra time.     
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Wyong and Gosford. Trains run between Newcastle Interchange and Wyong, and between Gosford and Central, some to a changed timetable. On Saturday from 6.50pm to 4.50am Sunday, buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Gosford. 
• Hunter Line: Some trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. 
• South Coast Line: On Saturday from 11.30pm to 2.20am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Hurstville. Trains run between South Coast Line stations and Waterfall only, to a changed timetable. T4 Illawarra Line trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The following Sydney buses services run to Olympic Park:

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Strathfield via Sydney Olympic Park.
• Route 526 runs from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to Olympic Park.
• Route 533 runs from Sydney Olympic Park to Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde.

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to Sydney Showground is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. There is a connecting 526 bus to the venue or alternatively it is approximately a 40-minute walk (3.6km) from the wharf.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park, but services are very popular and may reach capacity – particularly during peak travel times or when multiple events are taking place within the precinct. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available.

Please note that the F3 Parramatta River Ferry service will not run between Parramatta Wharf and Rydalmere Wharf and from Monday 13 to Thursday 23 May. Catch the replacement bus Route 60F3 from Phillip Street to Rydalmere Wharf where you can continue your journey on the ferry. See the news story for more details and plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

At Central, catch a train to Lidcombe to connect with a shuttle train to Olympic Park. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street).

• From Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 May, daily from 5am to 1am, L2 and L3 light rail services will not run due to planned trackwork.
• Use alternative transport including replacement bus services and trains. Plan your trip and see the News story for more information.

At Central, catch a train to Lidcombe to connect with a shuttle train to Olympic Park. 

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Sydney Olympic Park as attendees travel to and from the expo. Travel with your group and allow extra travel time on the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. Ticketholders to Saturday’s event can expect heavy traffic leaving the precinct late afternoon as an AFL match also takes place at neighbouring ENGIE Stadium. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.

If you have to drive, carpool with your group and pre-book your parking online ahead of time to secure a space – available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out prior.

To get to your carpark and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout, use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate increased public transport services and ensure pedestrian safety during events. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map. 

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

The nearest Taxi Rank is on Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel.

If you’re using taxis or rideshare, remember that roads may be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the precinct before and after the event.

When leaving, choose a pick-up location away from the immediate area around the Showgrounds to avoid delays.

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking to secure your parking space ahead of the game. A flat rate $35 parking fee will apply.

If you have pre-booked a space, follow the directions of staff and have your parking ticket ready to show at the car park entry. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time. Use Silverwater Road, Holker Street and Hill Road to get to your car park and avoid the heavy traffic congestion expected at the Homebush Bay Drive roundabout.

Traffic delays are expected after the event as attendees leave the precinct.

If you haven’t pre-booked, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. For more information visit Sydney Olympic Park – Parking.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "accessible services only" in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (select the "Accessibility" filter).