Fares · Wollongong
Wollongong bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Wollongong: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs A$4.33 (one journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same mode).
Tickets
- Opal train / metro fare — adult, 0–10 km One journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same modePeak fare by distance: 0–10 km A$4.33, 10–20 km A$5.38, 20–35 km A$6.20, 35–65 km A$8.28, 65+ km A$10.66. Off-peak: A$3.03, A$3.76, A$4.34, A$5.79, A$7.46. Trips combining Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains and Intercity trains count as one journey. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$4.33
- Opal bus / light rail fare — adult, 0–3 km One journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same modePeak fare by distance: 0–3 km A$3.30, 3–8 km A$4.49, 8+ km A$5.77. Off-peak: A$2.31, A$3.14, A$4.03. Same bands on buses and light rail. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$3.30
- Opal concession fare — bus / light rail, 0–3 km One journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same modeFor eligible tertiary students, Centrelink customers, apprentices and trainees with a Concession Opal card. Bus / light rail: A$1.65, A$2.24, A$2.88 (off-peak A$1.15, A$1.56, A$2.01). Train / metro 0–10 km to 65+ km: A$2.16, A$2.69, A$3.10, A$4.14, A$5.33 (off-peak A$1.51, A$1.88, A$2.17, A$2.89, A$3.73). Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$1.65
- Opal child / youth fare — bus / light rail, 0–3 km One journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same modeAges 4–15 with a Child/Youth Opal card (16+ full-time students with a Transport Concession Entitlement Card); children 3 and under travel free. Same amounts as concession fares; caps A$9.65 Mon–Thu, A$4.80 Fri–Sun and public holidays, A$25 a week. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$1.65
Passes and cards
- Opal daily cap — adult (Mon–Thu) Maximum charge per day, Monday to ThursdayCovers metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail in the Opal network. Concession and child / youth A$9.65; Gold Senior / Pensioner A$2.50 every day. The Sydney Airport station access fee is not included. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$19.30
- Opal Friday / weekend / public holiday cap — adult Maximum charge per day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidaysConcession and child / youth A$4.80. There is no separate Sunday cap. For capping, the day runs from 4:00 am to 3:59 am. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$9.65
- Opal weekly cap — adult Maximum charge per Opal week, Monday to SundayConcession and child / youth A$25. The Sydney Airport station access fee is not included. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.A$50.00
Discounts and free travel
- Gold Senior / Pensioner Opal — A$2.50 daily cap — For eligible seniors and pensioners with a Gold Senior / Pensioner Opal card; single trips are charged at concession amounts until the A$2.50 cap is reached. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
- Off-peak discount — 30% — Peak is Monday to Thursday 6:30–10 am (6–10 am at Intercity stations) and 3–7 pm; all other times, Fridays, weekends and public holidays are off-peak. Not on Sydney Ferries and not with Opal single tickets. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
- Opal transfer discount — A$2 — Adult fares get A$2 off when switching between metro / train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey; child / youth, concession and Gold Senior / Pensioner fares get A$1 off. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- How to pay — Tap on and off with an Opal card or a contactless American Express, Mastercard or Visa card or device (adult fare, all Opal benefits). Child / youth, concession and senior fares need a matching Opal card. Opal single trip tickets (metro, train, ferry, light rail) cost more and have no Opal benefits. Missing a tap-off charges the maximum default fare. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Wollongong?
Opal train / metro fare — adult, 0–10 km: A$4.33 (one journey, transfers within 60 minutes on the same mode).
Is there a day pass in Wollongong?
Yes — Opal daily cap — adult (Mon–Thu): A$19.30.
Who travels free or at a discount in Wollongong?
Gold Senior / Pensioner Opal — A$2.50 daily cap: For eligible seniors and pensioners with a Gold Senior / Pensioner Opal card; single trips are charged at concession amounts until the A$2.50 cap is reached. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24. Off-peak discount — 30%: Peak is Monday to Thursday 6:30–10 am (6–10 am at Intercity stations) and 3–7 pm; all other times, Fridays, weekends and public holidays are off-peak. Not on Sydney Ferries and not with Opal single tickets. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24. Opal transfer discount — A$2: Adult fares get A$2 off when switching between metro / train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey; child / youth, concession and Gold Senior / Pensioner fares get A$1 off. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Wollongong?
How to pay: Tap on and off with an Opal card or a contactless American Express, Mastercard or Visa card or device (adult fare, all Opal benefits). Child / youth, concession and senior fares need a matching Opal card. Opal single trip tickets (metro, train, ferry, light rail) cost more and have no Opal benefits. Missing a tap-off charges the maximum default fare. Current Opal fares, checked 2026-10-24.
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Prices checked on 24 October 2026.