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Where do the trams run in Sydney?

Sydney light rail service times and frequency L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick or Juniors Kingsford. Both lines travel via George Street, Central Station (Chalmers Street), Surry Hills and Moore Park.



Sydney's modern light rail (tram) system, known as Sydney Light Rail, operates across three main lines that connect the city center with the inner suburbs. The L1 Dulwich Hill Line runs from Central Station through Pyrmont and Glebe to Dulwich Hill in the Inner West, utilizing a former goods railway corridor. The L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line are the newer additions, running from Circular Quay at the harbor, down the busy George Street "pedestrian boulevard" through the CBD, to Central Station, and then splitting toward the eastern suburbs. L2 terminates at Randwick (near the racecourse and hospital), while L3 terminates at Juniors Kingsford. These trams are a vital part of Sydney's 2026 transport infrastructure, offering a "hop-on, hop-off" convenience for tourists visiting the Opera House or locals commuting to the University of NSW. The system uses the "Opal" card and "tap-to-pay" credit cards, making it an incredibly accessible way to navigate the city's most iconic landmarks and bustling shopping districts without needing a car.

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A free city centre shuttle bus (route 555) operates every 10 minutes on a circuit from Central Station to Circular Quay, along George Street, linking many of Sydney's attractions.

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Transport in Sydney. Sydney has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains, metro rail, light rail and ferries. To use the network, you'll need to either purchase an Opal card or use a contactless credit card, debit card or mobile device.

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Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.

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Daily and Weekly Caps $17.80 a day (Mondays to Thursdays), $8.90 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. $50 a week.

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If you don't have an Opal card, you can use a contactless payment card such as an American Express, Visa or Mastercard for the same fare and benefits of an Adult Opal card. Don't forget, it is an offence to travel on public transport in NSW without being in possession of a valid ticket.

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To avoid paying Sydney Airport's $16 'station access fee', you can walk to Mascot station and board the Airport Link train from there. The walk is about 20-25 minutes, or you can take a bus from Sydney Airport to Mascot station.

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The Opal digital card sits in the digital wallet of your mobile device, so you can tap on and tap off with your phone when using public transport. Learn more on how you can register to trial the card.

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