http://www.sydneybypublictransport.co... is a website that will give you lots of half and full day trips using public transport around Sydney. It is FREE and will give you lots of cheap ideas to see Sydney and surrounds
For official transport information (buses, trains and ferries) refer to 131500 Transport Info.
Refer to Which Ticket? for guidance with ticketing.
So, you've arrived in Sydney and don't know how to get to where you want to go? Don't fret - Sydney has a multitude of public transport options, that will get you anywhere with ease.
The 131500 Transport Info has a fantastic journey planner that will tell you (and map out) exactly how to get between any 2 places at a certain time. If you follow those instructions, you shouldn't get lost.
Below is an overview of the various options you have for getting around Sydney:
555 Free CBD Shuttle Bus
This is a free CBD Shuttle bus service which operates seven days a week around Sydney city. It's a high frequency service running every 10 minutes from Central Station to Circular Quay and back, via Elizabeth and George Streets.
Hail the bus from any specially marked green CBD Shuttle bus stop, and hop right on.
The service runs 9.30am to 3.30pm weekdays, with a late finish of 9pm on Thursday evenings.
Weekend services run 9.30am to 6pm.
Buses, Trains and Ferries
Please visit these individual websites for comprehensive information about the BUS FERRY TRAIN network.
Sydney, a city of over 4 million, is home to a variety of neighbourhoods - all reachable via public transport. But for tourists, most sightseeing will take place within the central business district (CBD), Chinatown and Darling Harbour - areas within walking distance of most hotels.
Some major attractions which you will need to use public transport to access include the Blue Mountains (train), Manly Beach (ferry), Watson's Bay (ferry) and Bondi Beach (train and bus).
Refer to Which Ticket? for guidance with ticketing.
Light Rail/Tram
Light Rail (Tram) is the quickest way to get between Central Station and Chinatown, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Powerhouse Museum, The Star Casino and Sydney Fish Markets.
The Light Rail will also be useful if you're staying in Darling Harbour (especially the western side), or in the suburb of Glebe.
Various Light Rail passes offer discounts on tourist attractions in these areas.
The Light Rail is run by a private company, rather than buy the Government transport agency. You'll need to refer to Light Rail info for tourists on the Metro Transport website for ticketing and timetable information.
Light Rail is included in MyMulti transport tickets.
Monorail
Great fun for everyone, but a tad expensive. The monorail loop takes in the city centre, Darling Harbour, the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, the Spanish Quarter, World Square and the Galeries Victoria and the Queen Victoria Building. Offers 10% or 20% off some attractions.
Sydney Monorail is also run by a private company (Metro Transport, same as Light Rail). See Monorail for more information.
Monorail is not included in MyMulti transport tickets.
Tourist City Sight-Seeing
CitySightseeing is a double decker red bus which offers two sightseeing routes: City or Bondi. Commentary is in English only.
More information: City Sightseeing
Both Matilda Cruises and Manly Fast Ferry offer hop-on hop-off ferry services around the harbour.
Other Private Services
Several companies offer private ferry services in the Sydney metropolitan areas, including:
- Matilda Cruises: Harbour islands, Lane Cover River, Darling Harbour, Zoo (NB Darling Harbour and Zoo also reachable by Sydney Ferries)
- Cronulla Ferries: Cronulla to Bundeena
- Palm Beach Ferry: Hawkesbury River
Taxis
Taxis Combined Services Phone: 133 300
Web: www.taxiscombined.com.au
Silver Service Fleet Phone: 133 100
Web: www.silverservice.com.au
RSL Ex-Servicesmen's Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd Phone: +61 2 9581 1111
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 581
Legion Cabs Phone: 131 451
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 271
Web: www.legioncabs.com.au
Premier Cabs Phone: 13 10 17
Web: www.premiercabs.com.au
St George Cabs Phone: 132 166
Web: www.stgeorgecabs.com.au
WATER TAXI
Water Taxi Sydney (Circular Quay) www.watertaxis.com.au - (02) 9955 3222 Use for waterfront restaurants and attractions in SydneyCYCLING
It’s also possible to cycle around the city if you’d rather get off the bus and take control of your sightseeing, without having to hoof it around the city. For further information and cycle maps: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
CAR HIRE
Car hire is available from these providers