Travelling by train

CityRail suburban trains operate on 10 lines with Central Station at the heart of a network of 304 stations across the Sydney and suburban network. For CityRail network map and timetable information go to: http://www.cityrail.info.

Travelling by bus

Sydney has a large network of State Transit and private bus services throughout the city and suburbs. For more information go to:  www.131500.info or ring 131500.  You can also visit www.sydneybuses.info for maps and timetables. Click here for the contact details of private bus companies servicing the Sydney area.

Travelling by ferry

Sydney Ferries operates services to 39 destinations where most wharves have connecting bus services to other destinations. For maps and timetable information go to: www.sydneyferries.info, www.131500.info or phone 131500.

Travelling by Taxi

Taxis provide great flexibility in meeting the needs of individual travellers. They can also be cost-effective if four or five people are going to the same place. Taxis can be booked by telephone, via the Taxis Combined website or simply by hailing them on the street. For more information, go to catching a taxi and taxi numbers.

For information on taxis in NSW go to the NSW Taxi Servies website.

Most taxi companies have wheelchair accessible taxis. If you require a wheelchair accessible taxi please make your booking by calling Free Call 1800 043 187.  Click here for further information on wheelchair accessible taxis in Sydney.

Avoid travelling by car

As this is a public transport event, there will be strictly limited car access to areas surrounding WYD08 venues, as participants are expected to make their pilgrimage on foot.

Road closures and other changed traffic arrangements around WYD08 venues will restrict access for other motorists to the city.  Special arrangements will be in place for local residents.

For train, bus and ferry timetables, trip planning and other public transport service information visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131500.