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When travelling within the Opal network, eligible seniors are entitled to use a Gold Senior/ Pensioner Opal card. If you do not have your proof of entitlement card, you are required to pay for and travel with an Adult fare, or you may be fined for travelling on an invalid ticket.
Can you use Opal card on airport train?
You can get Adult and Child/Youth Opal cards, top up the balance of an existing Opal card and purchase Opal single trip tickets at airport train stations. Please note that if you need to top up at the Airport, a minimum top up amount of $35 applies. Use the Trip Planner to plan your public transport trip.
What is the Sydney Airport station access fee?
All trips to and from the Sydney Airport stations attract a station access fee of $14.30 for adults or $12.80 for concessions, but since commuters are allowed to tap on with a balance of just $3.66 and can tap off with a negative balance, airport-goers can avoid paying the hefty surcharge by simply throwing away their Oct 31, 2018.
Where can I travel with my Opal card?
Opal allows you to travel on Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail, buses and Ferries, all Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity trains between Sydney and Bomaderry, Goulburn, Lithgow, Bathurst, Hamilton, Dungog and Scone.
How do I get an Opal card at Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport – You can buy cards at Newslink or WH Smith bookshops at either terminal. You can also buy them at the Airport stations.
How far can I travel on a seniors Opal card?
With a Senior/Pensioner Gold Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $2.50 a day. Please note that: The Opal week runs from Monday to Sunday.
Can I travel 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. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.
What happens if you forget to tap off with Opal?
If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip. Incomplete trips are not counted towards the Weekly Travel Reward on your Opal card.
What is the maximum Opal fare?
With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.30 a day, $50 a week or $8.15 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please note that: The Opal week runs from Monday to Sunday.
What is the minimum amount on an Opal card?
For Adult Opal cards the minimum balance is $10, and for all other Opal cards the minimum balance is $5. You will need to register your Opal card by creating an account. You can then setup auto top up by adding a credit or debit card to your new account.
Can you use Opal card from Sydney to Canberra?
No, as it is outside the Opal card boundaries. You can book by telephone – within Australia 13 22 32 for the price of a local call, seven days a week 0700 to 2200 hours, or book online at NSW Transport (Regional). Rail is a great way to travel to Canberra.
Are Opal cards being phased out?
Bye-Bye Opal Card: Sydney’s Transport Network Has Officially Gone Contactless. Now you can tap onto buses, ferries, trains and light rail with your credit or debit card anywhere in the city. Say goodbye to your Opal card. Opal cards are still required to redeem concession discounts.
Can I use Opal card on taxi?
Thousands of Sydney commuters will be able to pay for Uber, taxis and share bikes with their digital Opal card as part of a world-first state government trial that will offer financial incentives for multi-modal transport.
Is Opal cheaper than credit card?
Opal is cheaper. using the Opal card gives you a discount on the full fare. using a credit card means you are charged the full fare.
Can I use my concession Opal card on weekends?
opal Peak and off-peak times When using a Concession Opal card, you receive a 30% fare discount when travelling on weekends, public holidays and outside of the peak times below. The discount applies on metro/train, bus and light rail services. Note: On weekends and public holidays, all fares are charged as off-peak.
What platform at Central goes to airport?
Expert tip: if you’ll be hopping off the train at Central, and especially if you’ve got luggage, position yourself at the very front of the platform 1 at the International Airport or Domestic Airport stations and get onto the front carriage.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
What are you entitled to with a NSW Seniors Card?
The NSW Seniors Card gives you access to the Gold Opal Card transport concessions and public transport concessions Australia-wide. If you reduce your paid employment to 20 hours a week or less (averaged over 12 months), or you retire completely, you can convert your Senior Savers Card to a Seniors Card.
Do Woolworths have a seniors discount?
Q: Does Woolworths offer seniors discount? A: New South Wales Seniors Cardholders are eligible for 5 per cent off Woolworths’ WISH eGift cards.
Can I use Opal on my phone?
Android users If your mobile device has Near Field Communication, you can scan your Opal card with your phone to see your current Opal balance and recent journey information.
Can I put my Opal card in my apple wallet?
The Opal digital card can be added to Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, Samsung Pay on Samsung phones, and will also be available in Google Pay shortly.
