Public Transport
Sydney has a number of different modes of public transport. The easiest way to plan your trip around Sydney is to visit the Transport Info website or call 131 500.
Airport Link
Buses
Trains
Ferries
Light Rail
Monorail
Taxis
Sydney & Bondi Explorer
City Sightseeing
DayTripper
Airport Link
Sydney's airport train runs from approximately 5am until midnight seven days a week, to and from the Domestic and International Terminals and all City Circle railway stations. For more information, call 02 8337 8412 or visit www.airportlink.com.au.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Buses
Sydney Buses runs services throughout the city almost 24 hours a day. The main bus terminals are located at Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and Central Station and information is available from bus kiosks at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station and Queen Victoria Building and Central Station.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Trains
Metropolitan Services
CityRail trains have a large network across Sydney which run from approximately 4am until after midnight on most lines. Train information kiosks are located at Circular Quay and Central Stations and ticket vending machines are open 24 hours.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Interstate and Intrastate Services
Central Railway Station is the main junction for interstate and intrastate rail services. Information about these services is available from the Central Station train kiosk or from the CountryLink Infoline on 132 232.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Ferries
Travel on Sydney's iconic harbour with services to the inner harbour, Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, Manly or along the Parramatta River. Ferry kiosks are located at Circular Quay and Manly.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Light Rail
Metro Light Rail trams run from Central Station through Chinatown, Darling
Visit Metro Transport Infoline or call
02 9285 5288.
Monorail
The monorail city loop has eight stops throughout the CBD leaving every 3-5 minutes and takes approximately 15 minutes to do the circuit.
Visit Metro Transport Infoline or call 02 9285 5288.
City Sightseeing
Sydney tour departs from Alfred Street on Circular Quay. Bondi tour departs from Eddy Avenue (Central stn)
Visit City Sightseeing Infoline or call 02 9567 8400.
Taxis
Taxis can be hailed from the street, or engaged at ranks across the City. If you wish to book a taxi in advance, ask your hotel concierge.
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DayTripper Ticket
DayTripper is an all-in-one day ticket that provides access to all three modes of Government transport in Sydney. Ticket holders can utilise all regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and CityRail Suburban Services within a bounded area.
Visit Transport Info or call 131 500.
Last Updated: Wednesday 18 January, 2012