You need to plan your trip, pay your fare and follow transport rules when travelling on public transport in NSW.
Videos
Guide to using Opal cards
Watch a video about how to use an Opal card when accessing public transport in NSW.
Plan your trip
Plan public transport trips, check routes and timetables, get travel alerts, and find accessible travel options.
Public transport trip planner
Use the tool to plan your trip in NSW using public transport.
Transport apps
Search for various apps you can download on your phone to help you plan and navigate your travel.
Planning an accessible trip
Learn how to plan for and access each type of public transport in NSW.
Travel alerts
Search for real-time transport alerts.
Travelling with prams and young children
Read information about important safety measures to be aware of when travelling with prams and young children.
Transport planning tool
Watch a video about how to plan your trip using public transport.
Opal cards
Learn how to get, use and manage an Opal card, including tapping on and off when travelling. The Opal network covers Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and the Hunter.
Get an Opal card
Read information about how to get an Opal card.
Manage your Opal card
Read information about how to register your Opal card, activate a new card, check your balance, block lost or stolen cards.
Tapping on and tapping off
Read information about the range of options to pay for travel on public transport, and the cost of fares and tickets.
Concessions and discounts
Find out if you can get discounted travel, including concessions for asylum seekers, school students, and people who need extra travel support.
Read information about how if you're an eligible asylum seeker, you can apply for both the Transport Concession Entitlement Card and the Gold Opal card, which allow access to concession fares on public transport.
Read information about the types of school travel assistance available.
Read information about the NSW Department of Education Assisted School Travel Program.
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