How many passengers are carried by buses in Sydney? Public transport. How to get there from the airport
Options for getting from/to Sydney International Airport to the city. What is the price
There are 2 ways to travel from Sydney Airport to the city by public transport:
- by Airport Link/TrainLink metro train
- by bus number 400
Getting to Sydney city center:
- on Airport Link - faster, more convenient, more expensive
- by bus - 3 times cheaper than Airport Link and 4 times longer, with transfers and 2 types of transport:
bus-bus or bus - Airport Link/TrainLink (Airport Link is one of the TrainLink branches).
This is due to the fact that the bus does not go to the city center, and in addition to the cost of travel on the Airport Link train at stops at the airport, an “airport tax” of AUD 13.8 = $10.6 is additionally charged (exchange rate as of 02/22/2017. AUD - Australian dollars , $ - US dollars)
And if you leave Sydney Airport by bus and outside the airport (at another Airport Link/TrainLink station) take the TrainLink train, AUD 13.8 is not added, and the fare for the journey is calculated according to the regular public transport tariff schedule.
From the airport to the center of Sydney on Airport Link - train/metro
Most convenient way It's not possible to get from Sydney Airport to the city center by car.
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From Sydney Airport to the city by bus
This is the most cheap way travel from Sydney Airport to the city center by public transport.
Only a bus №400 stops at terminals (T1 and T3) at Sydney Airport. The bus does not go to the city center, but runs on the route Burwood - Bondi Junction. Therefore, when leaving Sydney Airport by bus, you can only get to the city center with transfers.
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From the airport to Sydney city center by taxi
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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has 3 passenger terminals.
- T1 - for international flights
- T2 - for domestic flights within Australia
- T3 - operated by Qantas for domestic flights within Australia
International terminal T1 is separated from Domestic terminals T2/T3 by a runway.
Passengers on transit flights need additional time for transfers between terminals
Transfer options between international and domestic terminals at Sydney Airport. Price.
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Sydney Airport / Kingsford Smith
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So let's figure it out what to drive in Australia tourist? In Australia, there are various types of public transport with which you can comfortably move around the country. Of course, the most developed systems are in big cities such as Melbourne, Sydney.
Australia is permeated bus network, which will take you almost anywhere in the country. Bus travel is the cheapest way to travel, but admittedly also the slowest. Although, no the best way to admire the landscapes passing outside the window!
What to drive in Australia
Travelers can purchase special travel tickets for different periods and different numbers of trips, which will significantly reduce the cost of travel. City buses run from 5.00 to 23.00. Travel is paid by cards, which can be purchased at any kiosk or station. It is most profitable to purchase weekly (green) cards (17.5 Australian dollars), suitable for all types of transport and valid from 9.00 am.
In Sydney there are special bus routes designed for tourists, on which fancy red buses run called “Red Sydney Explorer Bus”. Conveniently, passengers can get on and off at any stop. You must have a Sydney Explorer ticket with you.
Sydney has several subway lines, a monorail in the city center and ferries that travel across the bay. As well as a taxi, which in the city costs about 2.5 AUD per km.
Taxi exists in all big cities. They can be found at the final stops of public transport, at large hotels and central stores. Of course, you can catch them on the street. A free taxi has a warning light on the roof.
Railway transport in Australia it is relatively underdeveloped, and tickets are very expensive. Well established only suburban transportation And tourist routes in the Sydney area.
Australia also has an analogue of the electric train - urban Railway - S-Bahn. There is city rail in cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney.
Public transport presented and tram network, however, it only connects Adelaide and Melbourne so far. Melbourne, Sydney and other cities with a monorail can boast high-speed trams. There is also an extensive network monorail trains And water taxi system and coastal vessels.
How to drive around Australia
In Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney there is such an exotic mode of transport as ferry. Runs between Melbourne and Tasmania regular flight ferry "Spirit of Tasmania", which transports passengers and vehicles on night trips. In summer, during peak traffic periods, additional daytime flights are introduced. Sea ferries travel between South Australia and Kangaroo Island. Ferries also connect areas in capital cities, running between the banks of Sydney Harbour, the Swan River in Perth and the Brisbane River in city of the same name. In Western Australia, regular ferries operate from Perth to Rottnest. Ferries operate between the mainland and the Bolshoi Islands barrier reef. You can take a very exciting and educational excursion on the ferry.
And is among the top ten popular cities peace. The most beautiful beaches, Live nature, great amount festivals and cultural events- all this attracts more than several million tourists every year. Some of them remain to live here. Because once you come to this city, you fall in love with it forever.
Sydney: Hotels and Accommodation
As you probably know, in Australia all seasons of the year are “arranged” in reverse. And summer occurs from December to February. This is considered the best time to visit this amazing city, When average temperature air reaches 26 degrees Celsius.
The city center offers hundreds of accommodation options, from backpacker hostels to five-star hotels overlooking the harbor and Opera House. In Sydney, everyone will find a place to their liking and preference. Fans of camping and tent recreation can stay at the campsite closest to the city on Cockatoo Island (Cockatoo Island). At the harbor you can pitch your tent in national park Lane Cove (Lane Cove National Park) , less than 10 kilometers from the city center and approximately 750 meters from the nearest train station.
For lovers beach holiday We recommend staying in the Manly area (Manly) or near Bondi Beach (Bondi Beach) . From Manly the ferry takes you straight to Sydney city center in just twenty-five minutes. The most cheap hotels located in the southern half of the city center (Sydney CBD) and in the Haymarket area (Haymarket), also on Glebe (Glebe) and King's Cross ( Kings Cross), in the eastern suburbs (Bondi, Coogee) and on the northern beaches (Manly).
As you know, in Australia, and in Sydney in particular, many Aboriginal people with their own traditions still live. In Kernell (Kurnell)- the site of Captain Cook's landing, the famous meeting with civilizations took place. Although Sydney has long been an international metropolis, there are many... interesting places, where you will find the Aboriginal trail. They coexist in peace and harmony, fitting harmoniously into the life of 21st century Sydney. Contemporary Aboriginal art is becoming a popular trend in the city's creative circles. On the Rocks (The Rocks), you will find many interesting exhibitions and dance performances dedicated to the life and culture of the Australian Aboriginal people.
And if you want to try Australian surfing, be sure to go to Bondi and Manly beaches. There are surf schools and places where you can rent surfboards: www.sydneysurfboardrental.wordpress.com.
Transportation in Sydney
Nine kilometers from the city center is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Sydney Airport is the oldest continuously operating commercial airport in the world. You can get to the city by train, bus or taxi.
Upon arrival, be sure to purchase a local Opal card. With it you will receive daily and weekly bonuses, discounts on train travel and other public transport.
The cost of a trip from the airport to the city center will cost 16 USD. Please note that you have to pay another 12 USD for leaving the airport. If you don't want to pay extra money, you need to go one stop to Mascot railway station. In total, travel by train and bus will be 7 USD. Information about trains and buses can be found here: www.transportnsw.info. Also, you can always use a taxi, the average cost of a trip will be 40 USD.
Public transport
There is a special telephone line “Transport Infoline” in the city (telephone: 131 500). It provides 24/7 fare and route planning information for all public transport in Sydney. Also, you can download the TripGo and TripView applications to your phone. These are free apps for iPhone, iPad and Android that provide directions for all modes of transport around Sydney, Newcastle, the Blue Mountains and Wollongong. And also a special application for “Opal Travel”.
There are several types of travel cards: “Daily” (Daily Travel Cap), when no more than 15 USD is withdrawn from an adult’s card, and “Weekly” (Weekly Travel Reward)– you pay for 8 trips and the rest of the time you ride for free until the end of the week. Also, on weekends and from 7:00-9:00 and 16:00-18:30 there is a 30% discount on all trips. Keep in mind that the fine for traveling without a ticket will cost you 200 USD. In Sydney there are night buses from 01:00-05:00 (NightRide). Some buses in the city are completely free: No. 950, 720, 88, 777, 41, 430, 999, 555, 900 and 787.
Taxi
All taxi cars in the city have a sign on the roof. If the car is free, the sign is on, but if it is occupied, it is not. On weekends it is quite difficult to call a taxi here due to the large number of orders. The cost of the trip includes a landing fee of 3.60 USD and another about 3-4 USD for each subsequent kilometer along the way. Some of the city's popular taxi services are: Maxi Taxi Sydney, (+61 424 577 822); Legion Cabs (131,451); Manly Warringah Cabs (131,668).
Automobile
You can easily rent a car directly at the airport. The most popular rental companies are: Hertz and Apex. And if you have a large group, you can rent an entire minibus through the Sydney Minibus Hire website. Parking in the city center is quite easy to find, but it will be very expensive. Expect to pay about 40 USD per day or 25 USD per hour.
Also, in Sydney there are toll roads and tunnels. Some roads are closed periodically. The cost of a liter of gasoline is 2.60 USD.
Bike
In Sydney it is common to ride a bicycle on roads and highways. Therefore, if you are an experienced cyclist, feel free to rent a bike and go riding! The Bourke Street cycle path is new route in the east of the city. You can rent a bike in the central Sydney Olympic Park for just 15 USD per hour.
Also, free cycling tours(but this is only if you have your own bicycle). On the website you can find detailed information about renting bicycles.
Be sure to take a ferry ride around Sydney Harbor! Sydney Ferries operates to the following destinations: Manly, Inner Harbor and Taronga Zoo, Eastern Suburbs and Parramatta River. You can plan your trip on the dedicated Harbor City Ferries website. You can pay for your trip with an Opal travel card so you don’t have to stand in line for a ticket.
One of the largest and most populous cities in Australia, therefore transport connection It is very well developed here. No matter what area you live in, you can travel from one end of the metropolis to the other very quickly and easily. Public transport in Sydney includes taxis, buses, city rail trains, trams, and ferries. There is also an airport in the city.
Buses
Buses are the most popular among residents and guests of the city as the most accessible form of transport with a well-developed network of connections. Tourists should be aware that, as a rule, the bus number consists of three digits, with the first one indicating the area of Sydney through which the bus runs. Payment for travel on this type of transport is made using the Opal Card system. It is sold at newsstands and 7-Eleven and EzyMart stores. To pay for a bus ride, when entering the first door, place your card on the reader terminal, and when exiting through the second door, do the same: electronic system will mark the end of the trip and generate an invoice for payment.
On some buses you can still buy paper tickets or give money to the driver, but this is not possible on night routes. Finding a bus stop is very easy: it is indicated by a special yellow sign with a picture of a bus. The final stop is indicated on the windshield of the bus, the rest are shown on the side.
To understand the Sydney bus service, you need to know the following:
- Buses with numbers starting with one run between Northern beaches and the central business district. These are more than 60 routes.
- Get to Sydney city center with North Shore, i.e. from one city coast to another, you can take 200 series buses.
- The eastern and western parts of the city are interconnected bus routes, whose numbers begin with the number 3. All of them move strictly from east to west through the center of the metropolis.
- The south-west areas of Sydney are served by 400 series buses (including express routes), while the north-west areas are served by 500 series buses. The Hills area is served by 600 series buses. You can also board here express route, whose number contains the letter X. This bus stops only at certain stops.
- In the western suburbs, you can use the 700 series buses, which link this part of Sydney with Parramatta, Blacktown, Castle Hill and Penrith. From the south-west areas of Liverpool and Campbelltown you can quickly reach the business center of the city on buses with numbers starting with the number 8. Routes 900 operate in the southern areas of the city.
A special type of bus, unique to Sydney, is the Metrobus. These are thirteen routes that can be identified by their red buses and numbers starting with the letter M. With the help of the metrobus you will get to your destination much faster.
For the convenience of tourists, the city authorities have introduced excursion buses, travel on which is free. They work from 9.00 to 2.00, on weekends - until 5.00-6.00. These are routes 787 (Penrith area), 950 (Bankstown), 900 (Parramatta), 555 (Newcastle), 720 (Blacktown), 999 (Liverpool), 430 (Kohgarah), 41 (Gosford), 777 (Campbelltown), 88 ( Cabramatta). These buses are very convenient for sightseeing in Sydney.
Tram
A tram ride will allow you to maximum comfort get from Central Station to the fish market or Chinatown. Payment here is also made by Opal Card. Trams run in two directions: from Central station to and from Pyrmont Bay to Dulwich Hill.
Cityrail
This expressway city train, which also accepts payments via the Opal Card system, has seven lines:
- T1 - connects the Western and Northern lines and the North Bank;
- T2 - runs on the Domestic Western and Southern lines through the airport;
- T3 - Bankstown area;
- T4 - Illawar line;
- T5 - Cumberland Line;
- T6 - Carlingford line;
- T7 - Olympic Park.
The length of railway lines in the city is 2080 km, and the number of stations reaches 306. Train intervals are approximately 30 minutes, during rush hours - 15 minutes. The fare is about $4.
Water transport
Since Sydney is one of the largest ports in Australia, a large number of ferries, both excursion and regular, moor at the local pier every day. At any of them you can pay for travel using the Opal system. Largest carrier in the water transport sector it is Sydney Ferries. Aboard this company's ferry, you'll quickly be transported to the eastern suburbs, Inner Harbour, Manly, or the coastline of the Parramatta River.
Airport
international Airport The city is located approximately 13 km from the city. It has 5 runways and three passenger terminals to serve domestic and international flights, as well as domestic cargo transportation. More than 35 airlines fly here. The airport has a lounge, post office, many shops and luggage storage. You can have a snack at a local cafe. From 23.00 to 6.00 flights are prohibited here.
Metro
There is no metro as such in Sydney yet. The metro project was approved by the city authorities. Currently, one 9km line is planned to open in 2019, connecting the Sydney suburbs of Pyrmont and Rozelle.
Car rental
To rent a car in Australia, you need an international driver's license, the driver must be over 21 years old and have over one year of driving experience. Remember that traffic in the city is on the left. The cost of one liter of gasoline here is about $1, and parking costs $4 per hour.
Taxi
You can either catch a taxi in Sydney on the street or call it by phone. The cars are usually painted yellow and black, but there are also cars in other colors. The fare is about 2.5 dollars per kilometer.
Opal Card System
The card of this system is valid for all types of transport and is designed for one passenger. There are several types of cards: adults, children and for pensioners and beneficiaries. They also differ in terms of validity period. You can purchase a daily card (no more than $15 is charged per day), a weekend card (from 4.00 Sunday to 3.59 Monday you can use any type of public transport, spending only $2.5 per day) and a weekly card (after 8 paid further travel you use public transport for free until the end of the week). On weekends and holidays and also from 7 to 9 o'clock and from 16.00 to 18.30, there is a 30% discount on travel with the Opal card.
Sydney has a confusing ticket system, they are divided into: one-time, by mileage and time.
Types of tickets
- MyMulti- unlimited number of trips on all types of transport including ferry
Price: for 1 day 21 $, for a week 43 $
- MyTrain- metro ticket
The price depends on the distance.
- MyBus - day bus ticket
The price depends on the number of zones crossed.
Single trip 1-2 zones - 2 $, 3-5 zones - 3.5 $, more than 6 zones - 4.5 $.
Buses in Sydney
Buses run 24 hours a day.
Daytime buses run from 05:00 to 23:00, and special NightRide buses run at night.
Central parking areas: Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and Central Train Station. You can also buy tickets there. Tickets can also be purchased from special machines.
The cost of a single bus ride starts from $2.
It is also possible to purchase a MyMulti pass for all types of transport.
Website where you can plan your public transport route: www.131500.com.au/plan-your-trip/trip-planner
Subway in Sydney
The cost of train tickets depends on the distance of the trip. The metro map is located at stations and near ticket offices.
The metro is closed from 24:00 to 04:30 am.
A monorail also runs around the city. The cost of one trip is $5.
Water transport in Sydney
Ferries in Sydney are popular, especially among tourists. Most ferries operate from 06:00 to 00:00. Read more about the operation of ferries.
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