The City Centre lies at the hub of Sydney's transport network. Most major roads, and public transport radiate from the city. Catch a train from anywhere and it will stop here.
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By train
The City Circle is a two way train loop of five stations.
Town Hall
Centrally located. Best for shopping, Pitt St Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Tower.Wynyard
Circular Quay
Opera House, Ferries, Harbour Foreshore, Botanic GardensSt James
Hyde Park, St Mary's Cathedral, State Library, Art GalleryMuseum
Hyde Park War MemorialThere is also a station at Martin Place
Avoid getting off at Central, in the City South for the City Centre, it is really only Central as far as the train network is concerned.
When buying a ticket, you can just press the City button on the ticket machines, or ask for a ticket to the City at any ticket window. You can get off at any city stations above. If you are travelling from the North Shore to Wynyard, get a ticket to Wynyard which will often be cheaper.
By bike
One of quietest approach to the city is from the west at Darling Harbour and Pyrmont. The Pyrmont Bridge allows cyclists, and a cycle path takes you along to King St as far as Clarence St. There is bike parking there. From the North take the cycleway over the Harbour Bridge, next to the station at Milsons Point.
Maps and other information for cyclists around the inner city are provided by the local government. (http://www.cityofsydney.n...).
By Monorail
A one way monorail loop links the City Centre with the City South and Darling Harbour. Stations are at the World Square, City Centre and Galleries Victoria retail complexes, from where you can link to Town Hall. One ride will cost $4.80 per person with no discount for children. (http://www.metromonorail....). It is more of a tourist ride than a common form of transport around the city. There are all day tickets available. If you want to secure one, you should really buy your ticket from the men dressed in green on the monorail.
By ship
The most pleasant way to arrive in Sydney city or to get out and see the harbour or north shore, is by ferry (http://www.sydneyferries.info/).
Most Sydney Ferry routes from 41 wharves around the harbour suburbs start or finish at Circular Quay, at the northern end of the CBD.
Take a ferry to Manly, Watsons Bay in the East, or Parramatta in the west, all for far cheaper than taking a tour.
There is a train station and major bus terminus for connections to other parts of the city.
By car
The city is accessible to private vehicles. It is well signposted from most surrounding areas. Firstly as Sydney, then as City, and finally, as City North or City Centre. Don't confuse City North, with North Sydney, or you will end up on the other side of the harbour.
Traffic in the city can be congested. Peak hours, Friday lunchtime, and Friday afternoon are worst. Weekends are usually fine, although some congestion can occur at any time. Traversing the few city blocks can take up to 30 minutes during these periods.
By bus
Direct buses to the city centre are available from many inner suburbs, and some outer regions.
Sydney provides a free bus shuttle route 555 around the CBD from 9:30AM to 3:30PM weekdays or to 9PM Thursdays and 9:30AM-6PM on weekends (http://www.sydneybuses.info/free-cbd-shuttle.html connecting Central Station in the City South and the City Centre.
If you are travelling from the CBD by bus on a weekday from 7AM until 7PM, you have to purchase a ticket before you get on the bus. Tickets can be purchased though from hundreds of shops around the city.