Sydney's public transport network is reasonably good, though the system relies heavily on buses, and traffic jams can be a problem. There are buses, trains, ferries, a light rail system and the city monorail to choose from, plus plenty of taxis. If you're staying for more than a few days, a weekly Travelpass
is a worthwhile investment.
For public transport information, routes and timetables call the Bus, Train, Ferry InfoLine tel 13 1500. Daily 6am-10pm.
Buses
Within the central area,
buses
, hailed from yellow-signed bus stops, are the most widespread mode of transport.
Tickets
can be bought on board from the driver and cost from $1.40 for up to two sections, $2.50 (the most typical...
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Trains
Trains are operated by
CityRail
, and speedily cover most of the city but you will need to transfer to a bus or ferry to get to most harbourside or beach destinations. There are six train lines, each of which stops at Central and Town...
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Late-night transport
Trains finish around midnight, as do most regular buses, though several bus services running towards the Eastern and Northern beaches - such as the #380 to Bondi Beach, the #372 and #373 to Coogee and the #151 to Manly - run through the night. Otherwise a...
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STA ferries
Sydney's distinctive green-and-yellow
ferries
are the fastest means of transport to most places around the harbour. Even if you don't want to go anywhere, a ferry ride is a must, for it gives you a chance to get out on the water and see the...
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Travelpasses
There's a vast array of commuter
travelpasses
available, sold at most newsagents and at train stations. The best one for tourists is the weekly
Green Travelpass
. Off-peak means Monday to Friday after 9am and any time at...
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Monorail
The
Metro Monorail
(tel 9552 2288,
www.metromonorail.com.au
) is essentially a tourist shuttle designed to loop around Darling Harbour every three to five minutes, connecting it with the city centre. The elevated view of the city,...
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Light rail
The high-tech
Metro Light Rail
(tel 8584 5288,
www.metrolightrail.com.au
) runs from Central Station to the Pyrmont peninsula and on to Lilyfield in the inner west with fourteen stops en route, linking Central with Chinatown,...
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Taxis
All taxis are licensed and metered. They are mostly white-coloured cars, sometimes station wagons. You can flag them down in the street when their rooftop light is on or book them over the telephone. The four major city
cab ranks
are outside...
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