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Airport Link
This rail service runs from approximately 5am until Midnightseven days
a week, to and from the Domestic and International Terminals and all
City Circle railway stations. For more information, call 02 8337 8417
or visit www.airportlink.com.au.
Buses
Sydney Buses operates an extensive network of bus services throughout
the city. The main bus terminals are located at Circular Quay, Wynyard,
Town Hall and Central Station. Information about Sydney Bus services
is available from:
Trains
Metropolitan Services
CityRail has a large range of leisure and tourist tickets to get you
where you want to go. You can travel around the City centre on the City
Circle Line (Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall, Central, Museum and
St James Stations). There is also a station at Martin Place. Ticket
vending machines are open 24 hours. Information about CityRail services
is available from:
Interstate and Intrastate
Services
Central Railway Station is the main junction for interstate and intrastate
rail services. Information about these services is available from:
Ferries
One of the most delightful ways to make your way to and from the City
is to take a ferry on Sydney Harbour. Information about ferry services
is available from:
Light Rail
Metro Light Rail is Sydney's newest transport system. Modern trams run
from historic Central Station through vibrant Chinatown and Darling
Harbour to the Star City Casino, the Sydney Fish Markets and Wentworth
Park 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information about services is
available from:
Metro Light Rail Infoline
02 9285 5600
www.metrolightrail.com.au
Monorail
The monorail has a fabulous city loop with eight stops throughout the
CBD. The monorail leaves every 3-5 minutes and takes approximately 15
minutes to do the circuit. Single trips or day passes can be purchased
at every station. Information about services is available from:
Monorail Infoline
02 9285 5600
www.metromonorail.com.au
Taxis
There is an abundance of taxis that can be hailed from the street, or
engaged at ranks at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station, and Town Hall Station.
If you wish to book a cab, ask your hotel concierge.
Sydney Explorer
Sydney's only guided bus tour, the Sydney Explorer bus makes a 35km
circuit of all the major attractions in the City, The Rocks, Sydney
Opera House, Kings Cross, Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building and Darling
Harbour. One day tickets, available from the driver, enable passengers
to board and leave the bus at any one of its 22 stops. Buses operate
at 20 minute intervals from 9am daily.
City Hopper
Unlimited all day rail travel in the area bounded by Kings Cross, North
Sydney and Redfern.
City Rail Website: www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au.
SydneyPass
The SydneyPass (available for three, five and seven days) provides unlimited
travel for the duration of the ticket on all CityRail trains within
a bounded area, on Sydney Buses and on all Ferries, including premium
services and cruises.
Day Tripper
DayTripper is an all-in-one day ticket that provides access to all three
modes of transport in Sydney. Ticket holders can utilise all regular
Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and CityRail Suburban Services within a
bounded area.
For More Information
Tickets for the above are sold at most CityRail ticket offices and State
Transit sales outlets. SydneyPass may also be bought on State Transit
tourist services, including all Explorer and Airport Express buses.
For public transport timetables and other information, contact:
Sydney Transport Infoline
Tel: 131 500
Website: www.131500.com.au
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