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FAQs
When does the monorail run?
364 days a year (Closed Christmas Day)
Mon to Thurs >> 7am to 10pm
Fri & Sat >> 7am to 12pm
Sun >> 8am to 10pm
How often does the monorail run?
Every 3 to 5 minutes
How much is does Sydney Monorail cost?
| Standard fare | $4.80 adults and children |
| Australian concession fare, Pensioners, War Widows and Seniors | $3.20 |
| Supervoucher unlimited travel day pass | $9.50 adults, $23.00 family |
When does the Light Rail run?
Operating Hours:
24 hours a day, 365 a year
Between Central and Star City
24 hrs per day every day
Approx. every 10-15 minutes 6am to Midnight
Approx. every 30 minutes Midnight to 6am
Between Central and Lilyfield
Everyday every 10-15 minutes
Sun to Thurs >> 6am to 11pm
Fri & Sat >> 6am to midnight
How often does the Metro Light Rail run?
Approximately every 10 minutes until Midnight then every 30 minutes.
How much is does Light Rail cost?
| Adult fare - one zone | $3.20 Single, $4.60 return |
| Adult fare - two zones | $4.20 single, $5.70 return |
| Australian concession fare - one zone | $2.00 single, $3.20 return |
| Australian concession fare - two zones | $3.20 single, $4.20 return |
| Children 5 years and under in small family groups ride free. | |
Where do I get my Light Rail tickets
Tickets available from Conductors on the Light Rail.
How long does it take from Central Station to Lilyfield (the end of the line) on the Metro Light Rail?
25 minutes. 50 minutes for a round trip to/from Central station.
Where does Sydney Monorail go?
Convention: Darling Harbour, car parking, Harris Street Motor Museum, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Novotel, IBIS and Mecure Grand, Metro Light Rail connection.
Paddy's Markets: Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, Paddy's Market, Market City, Entertainment Centre and carpark, Carlton Crest Hotel,
Chinatown: Chinatown, Number One Dixon Street shopping centre, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Southern Cross on Harbour Hotel.
World Square: World Square Shopping Centre, George Street cinemas,Southern Business District, Museum Railway Station, IBIS World Square, Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Avillion Hotel.
Galeries Victoria: Sydney Town Hall, Town Hall Railway Station, Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Australian Opal Cutters.
City Centre: Sydney Tower, Pitt Street Mall, Central Sydney Plaza, David Jones, Myer, Gowings, Piccadilly Court, Sydney Hilton Hotel, Sheraton on the Park Hotel.
Darling Park: Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, King Street Wharf, Matilda Catamarans, Pier 26, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World, IMAX Theatre.
Harbourside: Darling Harbour, Harbourside shops and restaurants, Australian National Maritime Museum, Star City Hotel and Casino, Novotel, IBIS Hotel, Mecure Grand Apartments.
Where does the Metro Light Rail go?
Central Station: Connecting you to CityRail and regional trains and bus connections.
Capitol Square: Capitol Theatre, George Street cinemas and Bridie O'Reilly's Irish Pub.
Paddy's Markets: Chinatown, Powerhouse Museum, Market City, Paddy's Market, Entertainment Centre and University of Technology (Sydney), Metro Monorail connection.
Exhibition Centre: Chinese Garden, Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour.
Convention: Harbourside shopping and restaurants, Harbourside Shops and Restaurants, harbour Jet, Imax Theatre, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Sydney Monorail connection.
Pyrmont Bay: Pyrmont Shops, Restaurants and Hotels, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World.
Star City: Casino, hotel, five star restaurants and live shows at the Lyric Theatre.
John Street Square: The heart of Pyrmont offering colonial history and rare heritage architecture.
Fish Market: Sydney Fish Market, ANZAC Bridge and Channel Ten Studios.
Wentworth Park: Renowned dog races.
Glebe: Glebe Point Road.
Jubilee Park: Bicentennial Park, Federal Park, Jubilee Park, Harold Park Paceway.
Rozelle Bay: Federal Park, Heritage Ship Yard, Liquidity restaurant.
Lilyfield: Rodd Island, Callan Park, Sydney College of the Arts.
How do I get to Town Hall train station?
Alight at Galeries Victoria station, take the excalators down one floor and you will be in the centre of the Galeries Victoria Mall. Turn left and walk through the Mall to QVB or take another escalator down and head straight to Town Hall Station.
How do I get to Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and The Rocks?
Alight at Monorail's City Centre stop. Turn left when exiting the station and continue down Pitt or George Street for about 10 mins.
Can I use my Sydney Buses/CityRail ticket or Explorer Ticket to get on the Metro Light Rail or Sydney Monorail?
No. You will need to buy a separate Monorail token or Metro Light Rail ticket. A TramLink ticket is available from CityRail stations which allow transport on both CityRail and the Metro Light Rail.
Can I use my Metro Light Rail ticket to get on the Sydney Monorail and vice versa?
Supervoucher PLUS day 1-Day or 3-Day passes allow you to enjoy both systems as well as providing more than $100 worth of discounts.
How long does it take to go around the Monorail loop?
15 minutes.
