What is the longest and/or most expensive trip on an Opal card?

1. How much will my Opal trip cost?
2. How much is a single trip Opal card?
3. What is the default Opal fare?
4. What is the Opal weekly travel reward?
5. Is it cheaper to use an opal card?
6. Are trains cheaper than buses?
7. Can I use my debit card instead of Opal?
8. Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?
9. Can I travel without a go card?
10. What happens if you don't tap off Opal?
11. Can you tap your Opal card with your phone?

How much will my Opal trip cost?

With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.10 a day, $50 a week or $8.05 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

How much is a single trip Opal card?

Metro and train

What is the default Opal fare?

If you're riding a ferry: The default fare is $7.51. If you're riding the light rail: You'll cop a default fare of $3.66. If you're riding the train: Your default fare is $8.69.

What is the Opal weekly travel reward?

When you have paid for eight journeys in one week (Monday to Sunday) with an Opal card or contactless credit/debit card or device, you reach the Weekly Travel Reward. For the rest of that week, your fares will be half price. You must tap on and tap off each time to receive the discount.

Is it cheaper to use an opal card?

Off-peak travel is 30% cheaper when using an Opal card. Without an Opal card, you do not get any reduction and pay peak fares all the time.

Are trains cheaper than buses?

The data is from the National Transit Database website and it shows that it costs almost twice as much, on average, to move one light rail vehicle per hour versus one bus. The data demonstrates that the cost is $233 per hour for one light rail vehicle versus $122 per hour for one bus.

Can I use my debit card instead of Opal?

Contactless is a quick and easy way to pay for your trip on public transport on the Opal network. If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers.

Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?

With NSW TrainLink you can travel by train and coach to 365+ destinations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. You cannot use an Opal card for travel on these services. ...

Can I travel without a go card?

If you don't have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device, you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.

What happens if you don't tap off Opal?

If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. ... If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip. Incomplete trips are not counted towards the Weekly Travel Reward on your Opal card.

Can you tap your Opal card with your phone?

“People will be able to pay for all modes of transport – whether it be light rail, a bus, on demand service, taxi or Uber with a single tap of their phone.” The Digital Opal card will sit in the customer's Apple or Android digital wallet and customers will pay as they travel.