By How Opal fares are calculated?
Opal card and contactless fares are calculated according to the distance that you have travelled, from where you tap on to where you tap off. Each mode of transport is divided into distance-based fare bands. The fare is then deducted from your Opal card or charged to your contactless payment card.
How much does it cost to travel by train in Sydney?
Light rail fares
| Distance | Adult Opal card fare | Adult Opal single trip ticket fare |
|---|---|---|
| Distance0 – 3 km | Adult Opal card fare $3.20 | Adult Opal single trip ticket fare$4.00 |
| Distance3 – 8 km | Adult Opal card fare$3.79 | Adult Opal single trip ticket fare$4.60 |
| Distance8+ km | Adult Opal card fare$4.87 | Adult Opal single trip ticket fare$6.00 |
Can I use my Opal card on the XPT?
With NSW TrainLink you can travel by train and coach to 365+ destinations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. You cannot use an Opal card for travel on these services.
Is it cheaper to use an Opal 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.
Is Opal card cheaper than single ticket?
Opal benefits Lower fares – Opal card fares are cheaper than Opal single trip tickets and Opal single bus tickets. Capped fares – No matter how much you travel with Opal you never pay more than your daily, Weekly or Sunday travel caps.
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.
Do you get free train travel at 60?
Under normal operational circumstances, 60+ London Oyster photocard scheme entitles Londoners to free travel on all TfL services and some national rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from their 60th birthday.
Can pensioners get free train travel?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
Can I use my debit card as an Opal card?
Contactless is a quick and easy way to pay for your trip on public transport on the Opal network. If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Find out more about paying the right fare.
What happens if you don’t tap off Opal?
If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. 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.