What travel card / pass to use in Sydney, Australia?

The Opal One Day Travel Pass is valid in the Opal network on trains, buses, ferries and light rail services. This includes public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Highlands.

1. Can I use my go card in Sydney?
2. Is it cheaper to use an opal card?
3. Can I travel in Sydney without an opal card?
4. Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?
5. Can you pay cash on Sydney buses?
6. Can I use my credit card instead of Opal?
7. How much does the ferry cost in Sydney?
8. Can you tap your Opal card with your phone?
9. Can I buy Opal card at Woolworths?
10. How do you pay for the ferry in Sydney?
11. Can I use my Opal card in Melbourne?
12. How much is Opal card in Sydney?

Can I use my go card in Sydney?

A go card allows you to travel on all TransLink bus, train, ferry and tram services across greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions. You can also use it to hire a CityCycle. At present, go card does not operate in Cairns, Mackay, Toowoomba or Townsville.

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.

Can I travel in Sydney without an opal 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. ... Unless you require child fares, it's cheaper to pay for your travel using a contactless credit or debit card or linked device or an Opal card than using an Opal single ticket.

Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?

You can't use Opal on the XPT.

Can you pay cash on Sydney buses?

Please note, all bus services are currently cashless only, you cannot purchase a ticket on board and will need to have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device. Opal single bus tickets can be purchased from the driver, except on Opal only or PrePay buses.

Can I use my credit card instead of Opal?

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. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network.

How much does the ferry cost in Sydney?

Ferry fares

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.

Can I buy Opal card at Woolworths?

Opal Cards now available from 1,000 retailers including 7-Eleven and Woolworths. ... Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced customers can get an Opal card on-the-spot from 1,000 retailers, including 7-Eleven stores and a number of Woolworths supermarkets.

How do you pay for the ferry in Sydney?

You can pay for your ferry trip in Sydney using your Opal card on Sydney Ferries where you can take advantage of all the Opal benefits. You can also use it on private ferries with OpalPay to have the operator's fare deducted from your Opal account. OpalPay fares are different to standard Opal fares.

Can I use my Opal card in Melbourne?

With Opal, locals and visitors only need to get a card once to travel on trains, buses, Sydney Ferries and light rail,” the spokesperson said. ... It can also be used on some bus routes from Melbourne Airport.

How much is Opal card in Sydney?

There is no charge for an Opal card, however a minimum top up value of $20 for an adult card, or $10 for a child or concession card, applies at retailers or when using top up machines. Top up amounts of $10 for adult and $5 for child or concession are available when topping up online.