PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Download the Vivid Sydney Light Walk and Transport Hubs map here.

TRAIN

Sydney Trains services run regularly to the city on all lines from early morning until late, and additional services will run on weekends during Vivid Sydney to help you get there and home again.

For access to Vivid Sydney locations catch a train to the following stations:

Circular Quay (all nights except Saturdays & Sunday 12th June ): Trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay from 6pm to 11pm on Saturday nights. This is for safety due to the anticipated large crowds in the location on these nights. Visitors should use nearby Wynyard, Martin Place or St James stations and walk to Circular Quay instead.

Wynyard: Trains run to Wynyard frequently on weekdays and weekends. For access to The Rocks and Circular Quay locations take the George St station exit. For access to the Barangaroo and Darling Harbour locations take the Wynyard Walk station exit.

Central or Town Hall: Trains run to Central and Town Hall frequently on weekdays and weekends. For access to the Goods Line and Darling Harbour South locations take the Grand Concourse or Railway Square exits at Central. From Town Hall, take the George Street or Cathedral exits and continue on foot to Darling Harbour via Druitt Street or Bathurst Street.

Milsons Point: Trains run to Milsons Point on the T1 North Shore Line frequently on weekdays and weekends. For access to the location at Luna Park exit the station and walk down Alfred St.

For more information on train services during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info.

BUS

Buses run regularly to and from the city on weekdays and weekdays with additional services running on busier nights.

Some buses will be affected by road closures and use different routes and stops. On Friday night and weekends, buses that usually run to and from Circular Quay will be relocated to Martin Place while road closures are in place, so allow extra time to walk towards the harbour.

Buses also run regularly to Taronga Zoo and Spit Junction nearby.

For more information on bus services and changes during Vivid Sydney, and to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info

FERRY

Ferries are a very popular way to get around the city and will be very busy during Vivid Sydney, particularly on weekends when larger crowds are expected.

Please allow plenty of extra travel time if you’re planning to catch the ferry and consider the other transport options. There may be long queues at wharves from the mid-afternoon on weekends so have a few transport options in mind and look for signs directing you to your nearest bus or train option if ferry wharves are busy.

Passengers are reminded that you’ll need to get off the ferry once it reaches its final stop. You won’t be able to stay on the ferry and take the return trip. This is to make sure that everyone gets the chance to catch the ferry!

On Wednesdays to Sundays, extra ferries will run between Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo wharf. The last ferry to the Zoo leaves Circular Quay at 7.50pm, and the last ferry back to Circular Quay leaves the Zoo wharf at 10pm.

For more information on ferry services and alternative transport options during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info

SYDNEY METRO

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station providing an easy connection between Sydney’s Hills District and North Shore. Services start from the early morning running every 10 minutes until late.

If you’re heading to the city, change at Epping to connect with frequent Sydney Trains services to the city.

For more information on Sydney Metro services during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info

LIGHT RAIL

Light rail services run regularly on weekdays and weekends through the Sydney CBD, South East and Inner West. making stops within short walking distance of Vivid Sydney locations.

L1 Dulwich Hill light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill making stops at Exhibition Centre, Convention and Pyrmont Bay for easy access to Vivid Sydney Darling Harbour locations.

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street) through the heart of the Sydney CBD along George St.

Note: On Fridays from 6pm and on weekends from 5pm services (including public holiday Monday 13 June) will not run between Town Hall and Circular Quay for the pedestrian safety. Catch the light rail to Town Hall and continue on foot to Circular Quay instead.

From Town Hall, change for a train to continue your trip, alternatively Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo locations are within walking distance

Light rail services continue to run between Randwick, Kingsford and Town Hall until late each night.

For more information on Sydney Light rail services during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info

TICKETING

You can use an Opal card for travel on all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail. Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport services, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps. For more details visit transportnsw.info

TAXI

Due to road closures for the event some existing taxi ranks will be closed and temporarily relocated nearby.

ON FOOT

All Vivid Sydney Locations are within walking distance of major CBD transport hubs. View the Vivid Sydney Light Walk map to understand the best route for seeing all of the city lights.