Getting around by bus...
Sydney's Bus network extends to most of the suburbs, fares depend upon
the number of sections you pass through, so consult the driver.
As a rough guide , short jaunts cost $1.20
Boomerang Bus Tours
Tel: (02) 9913 8402
AAT Kings Tours
Jetty 6, Circular Quay
Tel: (02) 9252 2788
Australian Pacific Tours
Day Tour Terminal, Circular Quay
Tel: (02) 9241 2294
Bus Australia
Cnr Hay and Pitt Streets.
Tel: (02) 9281 2266
Murrays
Day Tour Terminal, Circular Quay
Tel: (02) 9319 1266
SERVICES
The bus service is extensive and operates throughout the metropolitan
area. Single and return journey tickets are purchased when boarding the
bus, but for weekly passes and Travel Ten tickets go to any newsagent.
For timetable and bus route information -
Tel: 131500.
AIRPORT EXPRESS
The Airport Express is a direct bus express service to take you to and
from Sydney City, Kings Cross, or to your accommodation on route.
Stops include: Central Railway, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Building,
Wynyard, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Oxford St, Taylor Square,
Kings Cross, Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay.
Buses run regularly every day from 5.30am-11.00pm $8 return
$5 child $5 one way ($3 child).
Look for the big green and gold Airport Express bus. It takes you to
and from Sydney City Centre, Kings Cross and your accommodation along
the route, with ideally located bus stops including Central Railway
Station, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Building, Wynyard Station, Circular
Quay, The Rocks, Oxford Street, Taylor Square, Kings Cross and Potts
Point.
Route 300 - SYDNEY CITY via Central Railway Station
Route 350 - KINGS CROSS via Central Railway Station
Route 352 - DARLING HARBOUR & GLEBE via Central Railway Station
Departures are every ten minutes to and from Central Railway Station,
and every twenty minutes to and from Sydney City and Kings Cross.
The Airport Express operates every day of the year from approximately
5.00am to 11.00pm.
The Airport Express can also take you between the Domestic and
International Terminals. Buses depart every ten minutes.
Airport Express tickets can be purchased from the driver on board the
bus, our ground staff at the Airport or from Sydney Buses' ticket
kiosks at:
Circular Quay, Cnr. Loftus & Alfred Streets
Wynyard Park, Carrington Street
Queen Victoria Building, York Street
Airport Express costs:
Return Fare
Adult: $11.00
Child: $5.50
Family: $27.50
One Way Fare
Adult: $6.50
Child: $4.00
Family: $17.00
One Way Inter-Terminal
Adult: $2.50
Child: $1.50
Family: $6.50
A child is defined as anyone between the ages of 4 years to under 16 years, a family is defined as 2 adults and any number of children from the same family.
The return portion of your ticket is valid for two months from the date
of purchase. There is no charge for baggage.
SYDNEY EXPLORER
The "Red" Sydney Explorer Bus offers unlimited travel around
Sydney and to all major tourist attractions.
You can get off anywhere along the route, joining the bus again at any
time.
A total of 28 stops including:
Sydney Opera House; The Hard Rock Cafe; Kings Cross; Chinatown.
Sydney Aquarium and the Queen Victoria Building.
The "Red" Sydney Explorer departs from Circular Quay at 20-minute
intervals every day from 8.40am - 5.30pm,
Board anywhere along the route where you see the distinctive red Sydney
Explorer stop sign, and leave at any attraction along the way. If you
want to stay on the bus from start to finish, the full circuit takes
two hours to complete.
The
"Blue" Bondi & Bay Explorer, travels to the eastern harbour and bayside
areas that have put Sydney on the map all around the world.
The 20 stops along this route offer wonderful opportunities to take in
some of the harbour and coastline's unforgettable views and indulge in
the relaxed and vibrant coastal atmosphere that characterizes this
part of the city.
Here are some of the highlights: Rose Bay Convent; Watsons Bay; Bondi,
Bronte or Coogee beaches; shopping at Double Bay, or the Paddington
markets.
The "Blue" Bondi A Bay Explorer departs from Circular Quay at 30-minute
intervals every day from 9am - 4.15pm.
Tickets
A Twin Ticket allows you unlimited travel on both the Sydney
Explorer and the
Bondi & Bay Explorer over 2 days. These 2 days can be used over a 7 day
calendar period.
City Hopper
The City Hopper ticket provides you with unlimited travel on Sydney
Buses and City Rail services in the central Sydney area.
Bus Tripper
The Bus Tripper ticket provides you with unlimited travel on Sydney's
bus system for a day. Tickets must be purchased before you travel and
cannot be used on Sydney Explorer or the Airport Express.
Day Pass
The Day Pass is ticket gives you unlimited travel on Sydney's Bus
system plus unlimited travel on Sydney Ferries regular services for
one day. Tickets must be purchased before you travel and cannot be
used on Sydney Explorer or the Airport Express.
Day Rover
The Day Rover ticket provides unlimited travel on all regular Sydney
Bus Services, City Rail Trains and Sydney Ferries.
Tickets must be purchased before you travel.
Red Travel Pass
A TravelPass ticket provides unlimited 7-day, quarterly or yearly
travel throughout the Zones for which it has been issued.
TravelPass must be obtained before you travel and cannot be purchased
from bus drivers.
TravelPass is designed for regular users of public transport and
provides all the convenience without the hassle or delay of joining
the queue for tickets every day or searching for the right change.
There is a range of TravelPass tickets for combinations of CityRail
trains, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries. It's simply a matter of
choosing the TravelPass which best fits your traveling needs.
Concession TravelPass is available to any adult or full-time student
with an appropriate concession authority. School children under 16
years are entitled to the concession rate of fare. Concessions are not
available for quarterly or yearly tickets.
Travel Ten
Travel Ten tickets are valid for ten bus trips.
There are five different categories: Red, Blue, Green, Orange, and
Purple depending on the distance you wish to travel.
Travel Ten tickets are available from newsagencies and must be
purchased prior to travel.
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