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Trains: Sydney's CityRail
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  • Sydney's CityRail is an easy and convenient way of getting around the compact city. There are about 10 separate lines that help you navigate the main tourist areas and outskirts of Sydney. We used the CityRail a few times around the city and from the airport upon our arrival.

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  • Website: http://www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au/

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    Trains: Train it in Sydney
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  • Train travel in Sydney is a good way to get around. Especially if you would prefer not to drive into the city center. We bought a day pass that covered train and bus travel for the day, and we had 2 ferry trips on the same pass. It worked out very inexpensive and convenient..

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    Trains: Sydney Light Rail
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  • I need to begin with a big "thank you" to VT member Craic who sent me this photo of the actual vehicle I describe in this tip. (I had orignally included some random train, which made the whole tip kind of confused.) [Q shoots a "thumbs up" to Craic.] Craic also clued me in to the fact that while this conveyance is officially called the "light rail" and that signs in the street direct passengers to the "light rail," the locals know it as the "tram," and that the stops are, in fact, called "tram stops" both officially and colloquially. Go figure. (At least I'm not alone in my tram/train/rail confusion!) So without further ado, the tip itself.... The light rail is a transportation network for getting around in the central part of Sydney. It's not a commuter system at all, but it is useful if you arrive in Sydney at the Central Station railway terminal since you can get the light rail from there to a number of stops where hotels are located. And it's also good for getting to some of the green areas at the very back of the harbour such as Federal Park and Jubilee Park.

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    Trains: Airport to City
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  • Updated By leffe3 on February 27, 2004
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  • Situated only about 8kms outside Sydney CBD, transport to and from the airport couldn't be easier. A$11.20 will buy you a ticket to or from the airport on the train, which will take you into Central/Circular Quays (for The Rocks), change for King's Cross & Bondi. Domestic and International are side by side and are served by separate stations. There is also the airport-to-hotel bus (A$8 one way) but you should be aware that this can take forever, especially if you are staying in the King's Cross area: route tends to be Darling Harbour, CBD, The Rocks, Woolloomooloo, King's Cross, Darlinghurst, Paddington (subject to passengers requirements). The civic bus service between airport and CBD has been discontinued.

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    Trains: Make use of the Cityrail!
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  • It is the easiest way to get around Sydney and out of Sydney to all the main sights. Simple, fuss free and relatively comfortable. Haven't gone wrong using it so far for myself! Possibly the most confusing for 1st time visitors to Sydney will be the varieties of types of tickets available. I know I did. Besides the usual day tickets and commuter tickets, it would be easier for visitors to grab the various types of Leisure tickets available: THE DAY TRIPPER An all-in-one day ticket for CityRail train, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries travel. Also includes fantastic discount offers to Sydney's attractions. Adult A$15; Child A$7.50 THE CITY HOPPER Unlimited all day CityRail travel around 11 stations within the city area. They include: Central, Martin Place, Museum, Town Hall, St James, Circular Quay, Kings Cross, Wynyard, Redfern, Milsons Point and North Sydney. Adults A$6.80(peak) A$4.80(off-peak); Child A$3.40 peak) A$2.40(off-peak) THE SYDNEY PASS Available for three, five or seven days. Unlimited travel for any three or five or seven days within an 8 day period for use rail, buses and ferries. Please refer to site for limitations and charges. The Network map of Cityrail is available if you click the link.

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  • Website: http://www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au/

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    Trains: Light Rail
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  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • I finally got on the light rail here. I am always happy on a street tram and that is essentially what it is. As part of the super pass which covers both fare zones on the light rail and also the monorail for $15 each you can ride as much as you want all day long. The free city guides available at the airport and also the visitor centers have a 20% off coupon for this ticket. So you can also save $3 here. The day you do this take the light rail out to the Fish Market and enjoy an excellent lunch. Then continue on out to Lillyfield just to see the scenes. Glebe is also on the line and worth a walk about.

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    Trains: Trains - Airport to City
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  • I used the train to get from the airport to Sydney's Central Station. It didn't take long (15 minutes - give or take), and since I was staying a few blocks from the station it was an easy and no-fuss way to travel into the city. Just be sure that if you use the ticket machine that you have EXACT change on you, as most machines I came across would only take exact change. To get from the airpot to Central Station cost me $11 (AU).

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  • Phone: 13 22 32
  • Website: www.sydneytransport.net.au
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  • There are many Train stations around sydney except for the northern beaches side. At each train station there is a details map of the train lines so you can plan ahead of time were to get off. Like the buses the trains are a very good way to travel around sydney. They are comfortable and there are undercover security officers gurading the trains at all times. The trains run to the early hours of the morning. Sometimes its easier to take the train rather than your car to the city centre. Parking is expensive in the city vs a train ticket with will cost around AUD$4.00 Rtn

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    Trains: City Rail
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  • Updated By dracko on December 11, 2003
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  • City Rail is Sidney's submway system. It is fairly extensive, and reaches pretty far into the suburbs. The train cars tend to be large, 2-level affairs with lots of seating, but not so much standing space. Still, they operate fairly often during the rush hours to avoid the serious crunch. The fares are a bit pricy, so if you plan on utilizing the rail quite a bit, you may want to get a discount pass. One attractive option is the daypass, which includes unlimited travel on City Rail, as well as all city buses and ferries, for only A$15. There're, of course, _numerous_ other options, so do your research in advance, as it may be hard to decide exactly what you'll need on the spot.

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  • Website: http://www.cityrail.info/

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    Trains: Travel from Sydney Airport to City Centre
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  • The public transport train trip from Sydney Airport to the City Centre does not come cheap. Although the government built the railway tunnel from the airport to the city, a private company built only the railways stations, hence, they charge a HUGE FEE to use the railway stations at the airport. It cost about $13.00 for each ticket one way! OUCH! A taxi would cost about $25.00 or so. If you're in a group of 2 or more people, it will probably be more convenient and cheaper to get a taxi into Sydney's city centre. At least it will take you straight to your hotel/hostel door. If you don't want to pay a high fare, and not get a taxi, use the airport bus (red colour).

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