Question 1

What is the Sydney Metro fare in 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Metro uses Opal distance-based fares: 0-10 km = AUD 3.61, 10-20 km = AUD 5.18, 20-35 km = AUD 6.73, 35-65 km = AUD 8.29, 65+ km = AUD 10.11 (adult Opal card or contactless). Off-peak discount: 30% off on Fridays, weekends, public holidays, and outside peak hours on weekdays. Daily cap: AUD 16.10. Weekly cap: AUD 50. Sunday cap: AUD 2.80.

Question 2

What are the timings of Sydney Metro?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Metro M1 runs approximately 4:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily (later on Friday/Saturday nights). Trains run every 4 minutes during peak hours, every 5 minutes during weekday inter-peak, and every 10 minutes at other times. No need to check timetables — just turn up and go.

Question 3

How many stations does Sydney Metro have?

Accepted Answer

The Sydney Metro M1 line has 21 operational stations from Tallawong to Sydenham: Tallawong, Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Bella Vista, Norwest, Hills Showground, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Epping, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Chatswood, Crows Nest, Victoria Cross, Barangaroo, Martin Place, Gadigal, Central, Waterloo, Sydenham. The Sydenham to Bankstown extension will add 11 more stations.

Question 4

Is Sydney Metro driverless?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Sydney Metro is Australia's first fully driverless (GoA4) metro. Trains operate automatically with no driver on board. All stations have platform screen doors, level boarding, and CCTV. It is the third-longest single driverless rapid transit line in the world at 52 km.

Question 5

Can I use contactless card on Sydney Metro?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can tap on and off with your Visa, Mastercard, or Amex contactless credit/debit card, or use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. The same Adult Opal fare applies. However, daily/weekly travel rewards and off-peak benefits may not apply to contactless payments unless linked to your Opal account.

Question 6

How do I get an Opal card for Sydney Metro?

Accepted Answer

Get an Opal card for free at any Sydney Metro station, train station, Opal retail outlet (7-Eleven, newsagencies, pharmacies), or order online at opal.com.au. Load a minimum of AUD 10. The card works on Metro, trains, buses, ferries, and light rail across NSW.

Question 7

How do I get from the airport to the Sydney Metro?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Airport (T1/T2/T3) is served by Sydney Trains (not Sydney Metro directly). Take T8 train from the airport to Central or Sydenham, then transfer to Sydney Metro M1. A separate Airport Station Access Fee (~AUD 16.30 for adults) applies at the airport stations on top of your Opal fare.

Question 8

What is the Sydney Metro West line?

Accepted Answer

Sydney Metro West is a 24 km underground line under construction connecting Greater Parramatta to Sydney CBD via Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays, and Hunter Street. It is expected to open around 2032 and will run independently of M1 before eventually connecting at Hunter Street (CBD).

Distance	Adult Opal / Contactless	Child / Concession	Off-Peak (30% off)
0 – 10 km	AUD 3.61	AUD 1.80	AUD 2.53
10 – 20 km	AUD 5.18	AUD 2.59	AUD 3.63
20 – 35 km	AUD 6.73	AUD 3.37	AUD 4.71
35 – 65 km	AUD 8.29	AUD 4.15	AUD 5.80
65+ km	AUD 10.11	AUD 5.06	AUD 7.08
Airport Access Fee (T1)	AUD 16.30	AUD 8.15	N/A

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