1newf1not Posted August 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hello! Trying to figure out if we should pre book a shuttle or how the best way to get from the Sydney airport to our hotel on Sussex. The from Royal Caribbean to the airport after our cruise. Should we pre book? Get a taxi? And the taxi fare searches aren't working for me. How much should we be paying? Hoping you can help. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2019 No need to book a shuttle unless you're so inclined. You can also get them on arrival, or just take a taxi. Allow about $60 AU for a taxi. There's also a train service if you prefer. If you're going straight from the RCL ship to the airport, the easiest, and cheapest is really the train. Again, there are taxis and cruise shuttles but they're going to be dearer and not likely any quicker, and not significantly easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Depends how many of you there are. Taxi $60 Train $18 ea Shuttle $20 ea all approximates, all Aus$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Should have said Maxi Taxi, a mini Van seats 6 or 8, $90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Agree with the above posts, Uber is also an option, a bit cheaper than the taxi and no need for cash as long as you have the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandThyme Posted August 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Do the taxis and shuttles not take credit cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, IslandThyme said: Do the taxis and shuttles not take credit cards? Taxis certainly do, I think most shuttles would, but can’t say about all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, IslandThyme said: Do the taxis and shuttles not take credit cards? Taxis are likely to add a surcharge if you use a credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said: Taxis are likely to add a surcharge if you use a credit card. Yes many, maybe even most add a surcharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 26, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/25/2019 at 8:40 AM, IslandThyme said: Do the taxis and shuttles not take credit cards? They both take credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted August 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2019 In March this year, we took a taxi from Sydney airport to Holiday Inn, on the Rocks, close to the OPT. Two adults, two suitcases and two rollaboards Unfortunately, it was a wet day, during morning rush hour ! We were charged Aus$ 120 including tip. We paid cash We were shown to taxi by despatcher at airport, so I don't think it was a con..just circumstances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventures ahead Posted August 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2019 We plan to buy an Opal card at the airport and take the train to our hotel. Will use the card again during our trip. Because taxis may get stuck in traffic, you may want to book the ship's transfer back to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Reina del Mar said: In March this year, we took a taxi from Sydney airport to Holiday Inn, on the Rocks, close to the OPT. Two adults, two suitcases and two rollaboards Unfortunately, it was a wet day, during morning rush hour ! We were charged Aus$ 120 including tip. We paid cash We were shown to taxi by despatcher at airport, so I don't think it was a con..just circumstances! Yep rush hour it will cost more, I must say $120 seems high, but taxis here charge on a combination of time and distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shireboi Posted August 31, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 10:23 PM, 1newf1not said: Trying to figure out if we should pre book a shuttle or how the best way to get from the Sydney airport to our hotel on Sussex. The from Royal Caribbean to the airport after our cruise. Options.... The easiest option is the train - 1.... it's reliable 2.... reasonably priced (granted we have a surcharge on it). Sadly - if you are in peak times - you might not get a seat... that's out pathetic rail system that combines suburban trains with the airport ones. If you are in Sussex Street - the stops are with Wynyard or Town Hall - and the airport train stops at both - so no need to change. Just google maps and check the closest one. Getting to the Circ Quay departure.. depending on the time... it might be easier just to walk than trying to get an Uber to navigate all of the one way streets.. road closures.. Sydney has become a maze. At the end of the cruise - that's FAR FAR EASIER.. just walk from the Overseas Terminal over to Circular Quay - a few min walk.. and catch an Airport Train. Don't bother with a taxi from that part of town... the cost.. the time.. it's just going to be a pain in the **** Just have an Opal card and get to the airport in about 15-20mins. It all really depends on the time that you get out of Sydney airport.. and the relative convenience. Sydney Airport and the surrounding areas / streets get CONGESTED... and it's getting worse. Arrival on a Sat / Sun will make it worse... the morning peaks are the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 31, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Reina del Mar said: In March this year, we took a taxi from Sydney airport to Holiday Inn, on the Rocks, close to the OPT. Two adults, two suitcases and two rollaboards Unfortunately, it was a wet day, during morning rush hour ! We were charged Aus$ 120 including tip. We paid cash We were shown to taxi by despatcher at airport, so I don't think it was a con..just circumstances! I would just about have a heart attack if the taxi fare came to $120. We have often taken a taxi from the airport to either the OPT or the White Bay terminal (or vice versa). The cost has always been between $50 and $60. Although on one occasion the driver became lost trying to fine the Barangaroo terminal (Darling Harbour) and the fare was $70 on the meter. He said he would be happy with $55. I am puzzled about the comment "including tip". There should not be a tip. Edited August 31, 2019 by Aus Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted August 31, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Aus Traveller said: I would just about have a heart attack if the taxi fare came to $120. We have often taken a taxi from the airport to either the OPT or the White Bay terminal (or vice versa). The cost has always been between $50 and $60. Although on one occasion the driver became lost trying to fine the Barangaroo terminal (Darling Harbour) and the fare was $70 on the meter. He said he would be happy with $55. I am puzzled about the comment "including tip". There should not be a tip. We weren't particularly happy with the metered fare either, as we had checked before flying from UK. Cost was showing about Aus$50-60 somewhere on Cruise Critic, so that's what we were expecting. Although tipping isn't as generous in UK as some other places in the world, we do tend to offer a tip for heavy suitcases and great service. Seemed tip was gratefully received, even though we know it is not commonplace in Australia ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 1, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I suppose any pricing guides given here would not count on a really heavy traffic situation, $120 is far too much, but it is done. lesson learnt. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trig42 Posted September 2, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2019 We did this a couple of weeks ago. As we had a couple of heavy suitcases, and it was evening, we got an Uber from the Airport to Hunter Street in the CBD. It was $50, the Uber arrived about 5 minutes after ordering (they tell you where to wait, it is the Priority Pick Up area, and is well signposted). The trip took longer than estimated, as congestion getting off the motorway was really bad (due to construction the driver said) - and this was about 9pm on a Saturday night. When we disembarked our cruise at the OPT, we checked our bags in (flying Virgin AU) at the terminal meaning we cold spend the day in Sydney without suitcases, and we caught the train to the airport from Wynyard later in the day. The Train is super easy, and probably the cheapest for two people from the CBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 2, 2019 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Glad it worked out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1newf1not Posted October 23, 2019 Author #20 Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 8/30/2019 at 11:34 PM, shireboi said: Options.... The easiest option is the train - 1.... it's reliable 2.... reasonably priced (granted we have a surcharge on it). Sadly - if you are in peak times - you might not get a seat... that's out pathetic rail system that combines suburban trains with the airport ones. If you are in Sussex Street - the stops are with Wynyard or Town Hall - and the airport train stops at both - so no need to change. Just google maps and check the closest one. Getting to the Circ Quay departure.. depending on the time... it might be easier just to walk than trying to get an Uber to navigate all of the one way streets.. road closures.. Sydney has become a maze. At the end of the cruise - that's FAR FAR EASIER.. just walk from the Overseas Terminal over to Circular Quay - a few min walk.. and catch an Airport Train. Don't bother with a taxi from that part of town... the cost.. the time.. it's just going to be a pain in the **** Just have an Opal card and get to the airport in about 15-20mins. It all really depends on the time that you get out of Sydney airport.. and the relative convenience. Sydney Airport and the surrounding areas / streets get CONGESTED... and it's getting worse. Arrival on a Sat / Sun will make it worse... the morning peaks are the worst. ************************************* Where do we get an OPAL card and how long a walk to CIRCULAR QUAY? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1newf1not Posted October 23, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Where do we get an OPAL card and how long a walk to CIRCULAR QUAY? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 23, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, 1newf1not said: Where do we get an OPAL card and how long a walk to CIRCULAR QUAY? Thank you so much! How long of a walk to Circular Quay from where? https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/get-opal-card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 23, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, 1newf1not said: Where do we get an OPAL card and how long a walk to CIRCULAR QUAY? Thank you so much! You can get the opal card at the airport and circular quay, you can buy single trip tickets and you can use a credit card that has a chip But each person has to have one. Circular quay train station to the OPT -100 meters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovedecruise Posted October 24, 2019 #24 Share Posted October 24, 2019 There seems to be alot of talk about all the road works around the OPT causing congestion. If leaving from Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Day Street, to OPT, would you advise taxi or to take the train from Town Hall. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted October 24, 2019 That depends on your mobility (with luggage) and the weather. Personally, we would likely just walk it all the way as walking from Darling Harbour to Town hall is half as far as walking all the way to CQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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