Eric Chou

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 Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city. 

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham. 

Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Change at Epping or Central for trains towards Lidcombe then Olympic Park.  

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

The closest station to Qudos Bank Arena is Olympic Park. 

Express trains to Olympic Park and regular services to Lidcombe will run frequently before and after the show to get you there and home again. Take advantage of additional transport options available to avoid heavy traffic and extensive delays. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time. 

Trackwork 

Planned weekend trackwork is taking place on Sunday 10 November on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner:  

• T8 Airport & South Line: From 5.40am to 8am, T8 trains will not run between Sydenham and the City. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Trains run between Mount Victoria and Central, some to a changed timetable. Bathurst trains run between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central, to a changed timetable. Some early morning and late-night services will run between Bathurst and Mount Victoria. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches, please call 132 232 to confirm departure times. This trackwork continues until Sunday 17 November. 
• South Coast Line: From 2.30am to 9.50am, buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. The 2.39 Kiama to Bondi Junction service will run up to 24 minutes earlier than the normal timetable from Kiama to Coniston, then run to the normal timetable from Wollongong to Bondi Junction. 

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 bus services run to Olympic Park: 

• Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park via Newington  
• Route 526 runs between Burwood and Rhodes Shopping Centre via Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf.  
• Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes & North Ryde. 

Bus diversions 

Route 525 and 526 services will be diverting due to road closures within Sydney Olympic Park. Stops on Dawn Fraser Avenue and some stops on Edwin Flack Avenue will be missed. Catch services from stops on Park Street at Olympic Park train station or Edwin Flack Avenue and check signs at stops for details. 

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

The closest wharf to Qudos Bank Arena 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. 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.

F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.

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.

Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe then Olympic Park. 

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

Please note, due to planned weekend trackwork L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford light rail services will not run on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November.

Catch light rail replacement buses to Central to connect with express trains to Olympic Park, running regularly from mid-afternoon. 

Trackwork service changes 

• From Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 November, 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.
• See the news story for more information.

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.

With a combined crowd of more than 80,000 expected in Sydney Olympic Park, significant delays are expected on roads approaching the precinct. Delays are also expected entering car parks, ticketholders are urged to leave the car at home and catch public transport – extra train services will be running.  

• PARKING UPDATE: Pre-booked parking in the precinct is sold out for Sunday 10 November. 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.
• If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive – there will be no casual parking available in the precinct, consider parking at a commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus instead.  
• Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby station commuter ca rpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park. You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when using services. 

If you have pre-booked parking, carpool with your group, expect significant delays and allow plenty of additional travel time on the M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Concord Road, Silverwater Road, Ryde Road, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road. 

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. 

Keep in mind that Sydney Olympic Park Authority will close local roads in the precinct and traffic congestion is expected before and after the show. For road closure details, visit the Sydney Olympic Park Authority interactive map.  

Road Closures  

From 7pm Tuesday 5 November to 3am Monday 11 November  

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to Showground Road 

 From 1.30am on Wednesday 6 November to 3am Monday 11 November 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Showground Road to Edwin Flack Avenue 

• Olympic Boulevard from Herb Elliott Avenue to Kevin Coombs Avenue 

• Grand Parade from Olympic Boulevard to Orana Parade 

• Showground Road from Grand Parade to Murray Rose Avenue 

From 1.30am on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Thursday 7 November  

• Murray Rose Avenue from Showground Road to Gate 15 

• Showground Road from Murray Rose Avenue to Dawn Fraser Avenue 

From 2pm on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Thursday 7 November  
From 2pm Thursday 7 November to 2am Friday 8 November 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

From 2pm on Wednesday 6 November to 2am Monday 11 November  

• Showground Road from Dawn Fraser Avenue to Novotel Loading Dock 

From 12pm Wednesday 6 November to 3am Friday 8 November 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (eastbound) 

• Olympic Boulevard from Sarah Durack Avenue to Herb Elliot Avenue 

From 1pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 1pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 1pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 
From 1pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November 

• Shirley Strickland Avenue from Olympic Boulevard to the M4 Exit (P4 car park) 

• Rod Laver Drive from Shirley Strickland Avenue to the Tennis Centre 

From 6pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 6pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 12pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 
From 12pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (westbound) 

From 9.30pm Wednesday 6 November to 1am Thursday 7 November 
From 9.30pm Thursday 7 November to 1am Friday 8 November 
From 9.30pm Saturday 9 November to 1am Sunday 10 November 
From 9.30pm Sunday 10 November to 1am Monday 11 November 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Birnie Avenue to Old Hill Link (northbound)* 

• Edwin Flack Avenue from Pondage Link to Old Hill Link (westbound)* 

• Murray Rose Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue 

• Dawn Fraser Avenue from Park Street to Australia Avenue* 

• Herb Elliott Avenue from Park Street to Showground Road 

*Note: route buses excepted. 

From 12pm Saturday 9 November to 3am Monday 11 November 

• Kevin Coombs Avenue from Pondage Link to Australia Avenue (eastbound) 

• Olympic Boulevard from Sarah Durack Avenue to Herb Elliot Avenue 

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

If you're getting dropped-off or picked-up, or catching rideshare or taxis: 

• Taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Avenue at Park Street. 
• Remember that roads will be closed within the precinct. Allow plenty of extra travel time due to the increased traffic expected in the area before and after the concert.   
• After the concert, demand for taxis and rideshare will be high and prices are likely to be surging. Avoid the traffic delays while roads are closed by considering catching a train or bus outside of the precinct to connect with your ride faster. 
• An accessible pick-up and drop-off area will be located at the corner of Dawn Fraser Avenue and Edwin Flack Boulevard. 

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

Sydney Olympic Park Car Parks 

• PARKING UPDATE: Pre-booked parking in the precinct is sold out for Sunday 10 November. 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.
• If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive – there will be no casual parking available in the precinct, consider parking at a commuter car park and continuing your trip by train or bus instead.  
• Alternatively, consider parking at a nearby station commuter ca rpark and continuing your trip by train to Olympic Park. You'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when using services. 

If you have pre-booked parking, carpool with your group, expect significant delays and allow plenty of additional travel time on the M4 Motorway, Homebush Bay Drive, Concord Road, Silverwater Road, Ryde Road, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road. 

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. 

Train Station Commuter Parking 

A number of key train stations have large commuter car parks, so consider parking at a station near you then catching one of the extra trains to Olympic Park. 

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time. 

Stations with large car parks on the Western Line where you can change for a frequent direct train to Olympic Park include: 

• T1 Western Line: Seven Hills, Blacktown, Rooty Hill, St Marys, Emu Plains and Penrith. 

Stations with large car parks on other train lines that require one interchange by train to get to Olympic Park include: 

• T1 North Shore & T9 Northern Line: Gordon, Thornleigh and Concord West. 

• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Fairfield, Warwick Farm, Leppington and Edmonson Park.  

• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Sutherland and Kogarah. 

• T8 Airport & South Line: Padstow, Revesby, Glenfield, Holsworthy, Macarthur, Campbelltown and Leumeah.  

Transport Park&Ride Car Parks 

Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services. 

Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks. 

For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride.

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).