Sydney has a good
public transport, making
it easy and convenient
to travel around the city.
Trains or replacement
buses run all night and
return tickets purchased
for use on a particular
day are valid until 4:00am
the following morning. Click on the headings for full Sydney transport information.
Sydney transport planner
Click here for real
time Sydney
transport information to
help you find the best
public transport options.
Sydney
Buses
The buses in central
Sydney are operated
by Sydney Buses.
Sydney
Ferries
Sydney is a city
which makes use
of its harbour
and various ferry
services operate.
Sydney
Metro Light Rail
In August 1997,
one tram route
was reinstated
in Sydney. It
runs from Central
Station via Darling
Harbour to Lilyfield,
a distance of
6.7 kilometers.
Sydney
Taxis
There are plenty
of taxis available
in Sydney.
Sydney
trains
The rail network
is extensive and
is operated by
CityRail.
Sydney
by bike
It is illegal
for adults to
ride bicycles
on footpaths unless
they are especially
marked for cyclist
or shared cyclist/pedestrian
use: only children
under 12 may ride
on unmarked footpaths,
adults must ride
only on marked
bicycle tracks
or on the road
with cars. Bicycle
helmets are required
by law, as are
lights and reflectors
at night. If you
enjoy biking there
are several bike
tours available
around Sydney
check Sydney
cycling tours
for more information.
Sydney
by Car
The car is a good
option if you
want to travel
between parts
of the city other
than the CBD.
Many outlying
areas are now
served by motorways,
most of which
charge tolls.
The newest tollways,
the Cross-City
Tunnel , and the
Westlink M7, the
western orbital
motorway bypassing
Sydney , are electronic
tollways. Tolls
may only be paid
by purchasing
an electronic
pass from the
tollway management
up to 24 hours
before or after
using this road.
If you are interested
in hiring a car
in Sydney visit
Sydney
car hire.
Sydney
Explorer
The Sydney Explorer
(red) and the
Bondi Explorer
(blue) are timetabled
hop on hop off
services with
stops near most
Sydney attractions.
Tickets are available
for one or two
days. (131
500).
Sydney
Water Taxis
Water taxis buzz
around the harbour
and a quick way
to travel. The
water taxi rank
is at Circular
Quay or they will
pick you up like
a convential taxi
by calling 9299
0199, 9955 3222
0r 9555 1155.
