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[grimlock]

I was looking on the SCG website for information re buses to SCG and read this

On event days, express shuttle buses run every five minutes from Chalmers St at Central Station to Moore Park. Buses may also run from Young Street at Circular Quay for selected events.

It says buses may also run from Circular Quay for selected events. I am coming up for the Dogs match next weekend and am staying at Quay West at the Rocks. Will there be buses to SCG from Circular Quay for this match.

If not, what is the best way to get to the ground. There will be 3 adults (one a 75 yo) and 2 kids (7 & 13)

Thanks for your help.

It's always run from Circular Quay from memory. Don't know why they would put the qualifier in. Best thing is to check a week before the match, they'll have more concrete information then. Worse comes to worse there are plenty of normal buses from Circular Quay to the Moore Park area: 373, 377, 392, 394, 396 and probably a few other routes I'm not familiar with.

 

[MYOB]

Thanks.

Who do I check with a week before the match. Also, does my game ticket entitle me to free transport to the game.

 

[grimlock]

Thanks.

Who do I check with a week before the match. Also, does my game ticket entitle me to free transport to the game.

No it doesn't and it costs more than the usual bus. I don't know how long you're staying here and where else you intend to go but you might benefit by getting an Opal card during your stay

 

[MYOB]

Thanks. Fly in Saturday at 9.30am and out at 5.00pm Sunday.

As there are 5 of us we plan to catch a cab from airport to hotel. The only other public transport may be a ferry to Luna Park.

 

[grimlock]

Thanks. Fly in Saturday at 9.30am and out at 5.00pm Sunday.

As there are 5 of us we plan to catch a cab from airport to hotel. The only other public transport may be a ferry to Luna Park.

I'm assuming the ferry will be on Sunday. If so, then definitely get the Opal card as the maximum amount total you will pay for any public transport on Sundays is $2.50 and one ferry trip is already $6+ from memory. (Note: doesn't include train to/from airport). You can then also use Opal on the special event bus to/from the SCG and you will be charged $2.10 each way instead of $6 return if you pay by cash.

 

[vonn]

I was looking on the SCG website for information re buses to SCG and read this

On event days, express shuttle buses run every five minutes from Chalmers St at Central Station to Moore Park. Buses may also run from Young Street at Circular Quay for selected events.

It says buses may also run from Circular Quay for selected events. I am coming up for the Dogs match next weekend and am staying at Quay West at the Rocks. Will there be buses to SCG from Circular Quay for this match.

If not, what is the best way to get to the ground. There will be 3 adults (one a 75 yo) and 2 kids (7 & 13)

Thanks for your help.

I haven't been to one game where there wasn't a bus from CQ but I'd check beforehand just in case. Either way, it doesn't matter because you have to go there to get a bus. The bus stop is near McDonalds, and if it's not on then I think Stand D? about a minute away works. If you go to Stand D which from memory is opposite Wharf 2, just about any bus that goes to Randwick Junction will go past Moore Park. Every bus will say 'Randwick Junction' if it goes there. Check with the driver that it stops close to the SCG just in case.
On the way back there is always a bus to CQ from the SCG regardless of what match it is.

 

[MYOB]

I haven't been to one game where there wasn't a bus from CQ but I'd check beforehand just in case. Either way, it doesn't matter because you have to go there to get a bus.

How long will the bus take to get to the SCG.

 

[vonn]

How long will the bus take to get to the SCG.

30ish mins depending on traffic.

 

[Bryce_Jersey17]

If you know where you're leaving from and arriving (SCG) the trip planner at the link below helps.

http://m.transportnsw.info/jqm/en/index.html#trips

 

[Glenn_]

No it doesn't and it costs more than the usual bus. I don't know how long you're staying here and where else you intend to go but you might benefit by getting an Opal card during your stay

Definitely recommend getting the Opal Card, can use it on all buses to/from Circular Quay (incl. Special event buses), all Trains and ferries

 

[Horts]

Hey lads,

Due to a few trips O/S its looking like Friday Night Vs Collingwood @ SCG could be my only trip up from Melbourne for the year unless we make finals. However this will probably change and I'll end up flying over for a couple more, but seeing as this ones set in stone & is a fairly big game if a BigFooty Pre & Post match piss up was to be organized I definitely woudl'nt be against it .

I'll have the handbrake with me too so any female company would be appreciated haha.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

No it doesn't and it costs more than the usual bus. I don't know how long you're staying here and where else you intend to go but you might benefit by getting an Opal card during your stay

really? i've never paid for the Special events bus from central?

 

[Glenn_]

really? i've never paid for the Special events bus from central?

Unless you have the Moore Park link ticket (combined Train/Bus travel), you are meant to have a ticket.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

Unless you have the Moore Park link ticket (combined Train/Bus travel), you are meant to have a ticket.

you guys are pulling my leg? i get a return to city/central then i just walk put of the station to right and get straight on the bus with everyone else. no ones ever asked for a ticket.

 

[Glenn_]

you guys are pulling my leg? i get a return to city/central then i just walk put of the station to right and get straight on the bus with everyone else. no ones ever asked for a ticket.

Nope, that's why the ticket sellers are out the front of the buses.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

Nope, that's why the ticket sellers are out the front of the buses.

you mean the guys under the white tent things? i thought they were just stewards?

 

[grimlock]

really? i've never paid for the Special events bus from central?

I have reported your IP and username to the Catching Rogue Assholes Police. They have responded with a calculation that estimates that due to your fare evasion over the past 12 years at an average inflation rate of 2% you now owe the state government $2,518.82.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

I have reported your IP and username to the Catching Rogue Assholes Police. They have responded with a calculation that estimates that due to your fare evasion over the past 12 years at an average inflation rate of 2% you now owe the state government $2,518.82.

you mean state debt recovery?

 

[grimlock]

you mean state debt recovery?

No I mean CRAP

 

[Sydney Bloods]

No I mean CRAP

 

[grimlock]

Honestly though you never saw anybody buy tickets from the ticket sellers. Or see people show their ticket to the bus driver when boarding? Every single time?

 

[Shiv]

Unless you have the Moore Park link ticket (combined Train/Bus travel), you are meant to have a ticket.

No one checks, especially going back from the scg...they just want everyone to get on and leave asap

 

[MYOB]

Looks like you're really going to turn the weather on for us this weekend.

 

[Dangas]

Booked flights with the missus to come up to watch Sydney vs. Collingwood on Fri Aug 14th. Can't wait been ages since I've been to Sydney. Staying the weekend. Best thing is, my missus is a Collingwood supporter and I do hope the flight hope will be enjoyable for me.

 

[Glenn_]

Booked flights with the missus to come up to watch Sydney vs. Collingwood on Fri Aug 14th. Can't wait been ages since I've been to Sydney. Staying the weekend. Best thing is, my missus is a Collingwood supporter and I do hope the flight hope will be enjoyable for me.

That's reasonable grounds for a divorce.