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Guides & tipsTickets in Australia: Opal, myki, go card, MyWay+ and other smart cardsPublic transport in Australia is run state by state, and every state has its own ticket and smart card. Here is which card works where, how tapping on and off works, and what to do if you are only visiting for a few days.Read the guide
From the airport to the city: Australian airports by public transportHow to get from the main Australian airports to the city by train or bus: the airport stations in Sydney, Airtrain in Brisbane, SkyBus and route 901 in Melbourne, the Airport Line in Perth, the airport buses in Adelaide and the Gold Coast, and what to expect at smaller airports.Updated: 24 October 2026Travelling between Australian cities: regional trains, long-distance coaches and ferriesDistances in Australia are long, but many trips between neighbouring cities work well by public transport. An overview of the commuter trains around Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the long-distance trains, coaches and the ferry to Tasmania.Updated: 24 October 2026Travelling with children and concession fares in AustraliaWho travels free, who pays a child or concession fare, and which discounts are usually only for Australian residents. Plus practical tips on prams, accessibility and seating on buses and trains.Updated: 24 October 2026Public holidays and late-night travel in AustraliaWhich public holidays affect buses and trains, why the dates differ between states, and what is left of the timetable late at night and at weekends in the big cities and in regional towns.Updated: 24 October 2026
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