Mother’s Day Classic Sydney

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.    

Alight at Martin Place or Gadigal to get within close walking distance of The Domain Sydney.  

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

The closest stations to The Domain Sydney are Martin Place, St James and Town Hall, all within short walking distance of The Domain Sydney. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 11 May on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• City Circle Line: Trains do not run to Museum, St James or Circular Quay but continue to run between Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. T4 trains continue to run between Central, Town Hall, Martin Place and Kings Cross. The light rail runs in both directions between Circular Quay and Central. If you are travelling to Circular Quay, change at Wynyard for the light rail or walk or, if you are travelling to Museum or St James, change at Central or Town Hall for local buses or walk.  
• T1 North Shore Line: On Saturday from 9.50pm to 2am, trains run between Berowra and Wynyard only, some to a changed timetable. Use metro services between Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross and the City, or change at Wynyard for the light rail. Trains do not run on the City Circle or between Wynyard or Central. T1 Western and T9 Northern Line trains start and end at Central, platforms 1-12. 
• T1 Western Line: Penrith trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. Trains run between Richmond and Central, platforms 1-12.  
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace trains between Leppington and Glenfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Central, platforms 1-12 via Granville, Campbelltown and Central, platforms 1-12 via Regents Park, and between Homebush and North Sydney. Trains do not run around the City Circle. Use light rail or local buses to travel to Circular Quay, St James or Museum.  
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Liverpool and North Sydney, and between Campbelltown and Central, platforms 1-12 via Regents Park. Trains do not run around the City Circle. Use light rail or local buses to travel to Circular Quay, St James or Museum.  
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Due to T8 Airport & South Line trackwork, if travelling to the Airport change at Central or Sydenham for a bus, not Wolli Creek. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Leppington and Glenfield. Trains run between Liverpool and Schofields or Richmond, some to a changed timetable. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe. T3 trains run between Liverpool and North Sydney, and between Campbelltown and Central, platforms 1-12 via Regents Park, also stopping at Regents Park and Berala. Change at Lidcombe for T1, T2 or T3 trains towards the City or Parramatta, Regents Park for T3 trains towards Liverpool, Bankstown for Southwest Link bus services towards Sydenham.  
• T8 Airport & South Line: Buses replace trains between Glenfield, Sydenham and Central via the Airport. Metro services run between Sydenham and the City. Trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Central, platforms 1-12 via Granville, Campbelltown and Central, platforms 1-12 via Regents Park, Sydenham and Bondi Junction. Change at Central for trains to T4 or South Coast Line stations, not Wolli Creek. 
• South Coast Line: Due to T8 Airport & South Line trackwork, if travelling to the Airport change at Central for a bus, not Wolli Creek.  From 7.30am to 11.30am, at Towradgi, Fairy Meadow and North Wollongong all trains leave from platform 1. From 12pm to 4pm, at North Wollongong, Fairy Meadow and Towradgi, all trains leave from platform 2. 
• Southern Highlands Line: Some trains will leave Central earlier than the normal 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.

Plenty of regular route buses run to the City making stops within short walking distance of The Domain.  

The closest bus interchanges are at Martin Place, Wynyard, Hyde Park and Town Hall QVB.

Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Bus Diversions

Some buses will be diverting and using different routes and stops while roads are closed from 5am to 12pm.

• Route 441 – from 5am to 12pm, services will start and end their trips at QVB due to road closures on Art Gallery Road. Services towards the Domain will end at QVB, Market St, Stand F (Stop ID 2000140). Services towards Birchgrove will start trips from QVB, York St, Stand B (Stop ID 200042)
• Route 504 – from 5am to 12pm midday services leaving the city will start trips at Riley Street at Cathedral Street Woolloomooloo (Stop ID 201159) instead of St Marys Rd due to road closures. The stop at St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd (Stop ID 2000410) will be missed. Trips to the city will run as normal ending trips at Riley St opp Kennedy St (Stop ID 201157).
• Route 506 – from 5am to 12pm midday services leaving the city will start trips from Riley Street at Cathedral Street Woolloomooloo (Stop ID 201159) instead of St Mary’s Rd due to road closures. The stop at St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd (Stop ID 2000410) will be missed. Services to the city will run as normal.

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

Services run regularly to Circular Quay and the wharf is within walking distance of the Domain.

Sydney Ferries services are very popular on weekends and may reach capacity so have alternative transport options in mind.

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, connect with metro services to Martin Place to get within walking distance of The Domain Sydney. Alternatively, change for a light rail service on the L2 or L3 Line to QVB and continue on foot towards via Market St and through Hyde Park to reach The Domain Sydney

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). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using Trip Planner.

The closest stop within walking distance of The Domain Sydney is the QVB. From there continue on foot via Market St and through Hyde Park to reach The Domain Sydney.

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service to Central from Parramatta Station. From Central, catch a L2 or L3 Line service to QVB and continue on foot towards via Market St and through Hyde Park to reach The Domain Sydney.

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.

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.

Travel by car is not recommended as traffic will be heavy and there is limited parking available at the nearby Domain car park (note that parking fees apply). If you need to drive, arrive early to secure a parking spot.

Roads within and around The Domain Sydney will close for crowd safety before, during and after the event between 5am and 12pm. See the road closure and clearway map for details.

Mother’s Day is traditionally one of the busiest days on the roads. Wherever you are travelling, expect it to take longer than usual and factor in extra travel time.

Road Closures

• 5am to 12pm:
  • Art Gallery Road/Mrs Macquarie's Road from Hospital Road.
• 5am to 10.30am:
  • Hospital Road between Prince Albert Road and Shakespeare Place.
  • Two-way access to Hospital Rd and Sydney Hospital will be available via Shakespeare Place only.
  • Prince Albert Road between St Mary's Road and Hospital Road.
• 6am to 10.30am:
  • Boomerang Place/Yurong Parkway between William Street and St Mary's Road.
  • College Street between Park Street and Prince Albert Road.
  • Macquarie Street between St James Road and Hunter Street.
  • Prince Albert Road between St James Road and St Mary's Road.
  • St James Road between Elizabeth Street and Prince Albert Road.
  • St Mary's Road between Prince Albert Road and Cathedral Street
  • Managed access into St Mary’s Rd, Cathedral St and the Domain Car park will be available via Sir John Young Cres/Yurong Pkwy only. St Mary’s Road will be closed at Sir John Young Crescent when The Domain Car Park is full.

Cycleway Closures

• From 6am to 10.30am the cycleway on College Street between Park Street and Prince Albert Road will be closed.

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

Parking

The best way to get to the event is by public transport. Parking in the area is limited and is expected to reach capacity early. Street parking is limited, and special event clearways will be in effect, check signs carefully before parking as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies.

The following nearby car parks are available at a fee – it is recommended to book in early:

• The Wilson Domain Car park on St Marys Road, Sydney
  • Access to The Domain Car Park will be via Riley Street or Sir John Young Crescent. There is no access to The Domain Car Park from College St/Prince Albert Rd from 6am – 10:30am. 
• The Wharf, Wolloomooloo on Lincoln Crescent, Woolloomooloo
• Parkhouse Car Park on Macquarie Street, Sydney
• 60 Elizabeth Street Car Park on Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Special Event Clearways

Special event clearways will be in effect between 5am and 12pm on the following roads

• From 5am to 10.30am on sections of Macquarie Street, Hunter Street, College Street, St Mary's Road, Prince Albert Road and St James Road.
• From 5am to 12pm on sections of Prince Albert Road and Hospital Road.

See the road closure and clearway map for details.

Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator.

Visit Live Traffic NSW to see the locations of special event clearways.

Travel by car is not recommended as traffic will be heavy and there are limited car spaces available (note that parking fees apply). If you are driving, arrive early to secure a parking spot.  

A drop off and pick up location will be available on Phillip Street, between Hunter Street and King Street.   

Roads within and around The Domain Sydney will close for crowd safety before, during and after the event between 5am and 12pm. Motorists should avoid the area where possible or expect delays on detour routes.

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

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).