How to buy bus tickets in Sydney?
How to buy bus tickets in Sydney? Opal single trip tickets are available at select stations or wharves from top up and single trip ticket machines. If your station or wharf doesn't offer them, use contactless payments or get an Opal card.
Can I use my phone as an Opal card?
The Opal digital card sits in the digital wallet of your mobile device, so you can tap on and tap off with your phone when using public transport. Learn more on how you can register to trial the card.
How do you pay for buses in Australia?
If you're travelling in Sydney or Central Coast, you will need an Opal card to pay for travel or an Opal single bus ticket. If you're travelling in regional NSW, you will need to purchase a ticket from the driver. Tickets can be paid for using contactless payments or cash.
Is there free public transport in Sydney?
A free city centre shuttle bus (route 555) operates every 10 minutes on a circuit from Central Station to Circular Quay, along George Street, linking many of Sydney's attractions. The service operates from 9am to 3.30pm on weekdays (to 9pm on Thursday evenings) and from 9.30am to 6pm on weekends.
How much is the Sydney transport Day Pass?
Daily and Weekly Caps $17.80 a day (Mondays to Thursdays), $8.90 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. $50 a week.
How do I get from Sydney airport to city?
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.
How do I get a bus card in Australia?
The Opal Card is the only one in Australia to be free. You can get it at the airport, train stations or any newsagent shop at zero cost. You can add money and top it up like all other cards. You can also use a contactless credit/debit card or linked Apple Pay or Google Pay devices.
Can you use Opal card from Sydney Airport?
Ticket type **If you use an Opal card to travel by train to or from the Sydney Airport more than twice in a week (Monday to Sunday), the Sydney Airport station access fee weekly cap is applied. ***The station access fee for Single Trip Tickets is added at time of purchase.
Are buses expensive in Australia?
STUDY: Australia has the second most expensive public transport in the world. For travellers seeking to save money or cut their carbon footprint, public transport is usually a given. While it's much cheaper than hiring a car or catching a cab, the cost of jumping on the local bus or metro can quickly stack up.