Public Transport
Circular Quay is a five to seven minute walk from the Sydney Opera House. You can catch buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay. To ensure your public transport needs can be met and for further information please contact:
Sydney Buses
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au
CityRail
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.cityrail.info
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Sydney Ferries
Transport Infoline: 131 500
TTY: 1800 637 500
Fax: +61 2 8202 2111
www.sydneyferries.info
Bicycle parking
Some bike parking spaces are available to the public underneath the Sydney Opera House Monumental Steps. Bring your own lock.
Complimentary Shuttle Bus
Designed for elderly and less mobile customers. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The bus runs between Circular Quay near Stand E (under the Cahill Expressway) and the Vehicle Concourse. Please note that there is no bus service for any theatres on Sunday evenings.
Before performances:
Opera Theatre and Concert Hall
Bus starts 75 minutes before matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 1 hour.
Drama Theatre
Bus starts 45 minutes before all matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.
Playhouse
Bus starts 45 minutes before all evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.
After performances:
Opera Theatre and Concert Hall
Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 45 minutes.
Playhouse and Drama Theatre
Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 30 minutes.