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It’s easy to get to UTS College, whether you’re on public transport, in your car, or on your bike. If you’re looking to explore the world outside campus, getting around Sydney is easier than you think.

Public transport

Sydney’s public transport is fast, reliable, and inexpensive. It’s also a lot better for the environment than driving a car.

Depending on where you’re travelling from, you might use one or more transport options.

Here are some apps and online navigation tools to help you find your way:

 

To use public transport, you need an Opal card or any eligible credit or debit card (including those linked to your phone wallet). Tapping on and taping off using a credit or debit card is the same as using an adult Opal card. Just make sure you use the same card to tap on and off!

International students over 16 need to use an adult Opal card. You can buy these from most convenience stores and newsagents.

Domestic students studying fulltime (at least 20 hours per week face-to-face) can apply online for a concession card.

How to apply for a concession Opal card

  • Log in to the UTS College eStudent portal and give your consent.

UTS College will send you an email to confirm your eligibility for transport concessions, and you can then apply for your concession Opal card.

  • Visit opal.com.au or call 13 67 25 (13 OPAL) 24 hours, 7-days a week to complete your application.

You can also apply at the UTS College Student Centre.

Your Concession Opal card will be mailed to you within 5–7 working days.

  • Follow the enclosed instructions to activate your card.
  • Remember to carry either your valid student ID card or a Transport Concession Entitlement card whenever you’re on public transport. Without a card, you may be fined!

Train

UTS College is a 10-minute walk from Central Station, the main train station in the centre of Sydney. It’s one of the largest railway stations in Australia, and all train lines travel through it.

Central Station

Central Station is between Railway Square; Pitt Street; Eddy Avenue; Chalmers Street and Haymarket. It connects you with metropolitan trains, buses, interstate coaches, and the light rail.

If you need to combine train and other types of travel, this station connects with the Railway Square bus interchange, and is also near light rail stops and car/taxi pick-up areas.

Buses

Sydney buses run regularly and will take you almost anywhere you need to go. There are plenty of public bus stops around the UTS College campus. It’s best to plan ahead using transportnsw.info, or an app like TripView, Google Maps, Apple Maps or Citymapper.

  1. Take the exits to Railway Square/George Street.
  2. Walk through the Devonshire Street Tunnel to the Goods Line, where there are escalators to UTS Building 6.
  3. Walk through Building 6 and over the Harris St foot bridge to access the UTS Tower (Building 1) and Buildings 4, 7, 10 and 11.

For a wheelchair accessible route, take the Railway Square exit towards the end of the Devonshire Street Tunnel. You will see the UTS Tower one block towards the west.

  1. Take the exits to Railway Square/George Street.
  2. Walk through the Devonshire Street Tunnel to the Goods Line. 
  3. Follow the Goods Line and turn left on to Quay Street to reach the UTS Building 5 (CB05). The entrance to UTS College Building 5 campus is located at Block C, 1-59 Quay Street, approx 50 metres down from the landmark belltower. 
1. Take the exits to Railway Square/George Street.
2. Turn left on George Street and walk towards Broadway.
3. Turn right onto Harris Street. 645 Harris Street is on the corner of Harris and Mary Ann Street. 
4. Alternatively, follow the Goods Line to the UTS Business School (paper bag building) and turn left down the stairs on Mary Ann Street to meet Harris Street. 645 is on the corner.
 

Light rail

Sydney has two light rail services with stops nearby UTS College. All Light Rail services are accessible for wheelchairs and prams.

CBD and South East services run between Circular Quay and Randwick, travelling through Haymarket, Surry Hills and Moore Park. The Haymarket stop and the Chalmers Street stop are a short walk from UTS College.

Inner West services run between Lilyfield and Central Station via Rozelle, Glebe and Pyrmont. The closest stops to UTS College is Paddy’s Markets.

Inner West services run between Lilyfield and Central Station via Rozelle, Glebe and Pyrmont. The closest stops to UTS College is Paddy’s Markets.

CBD and South East services run between Circular Quay and Randwick, travelling through Haymarket, Surry Hills and Moore Park. The Haymarket stop and the Chalmers Street stop are a short walk from UTS College.

Cycling

  Bike /cycling paths

Our campus is surrounded by bike paths, with great route options for two-wheeled travellers. Some paths are shared with pedestrians, so stay alert for a safe, smooth ride. 

You can find everything you need to know about cycling in Sydney at the Sydney Cycleways site, including maps, programs to boost your confidence on the road, road rules for cyclists and tips for bike maintenance.

  Bike parking

You can lock up your bike in several places on campus, but it’s safest in our secure bike parking areas. Some bike cages are next to showers and changerooms with lockers.

Visit Campus Security on level 4 of the Tower Building to get your free swipe-card access to the UTS bike cages.

  • Building 10, in carpark level 0, via Thomas Street. 

Male and female change rooms with showers and lockers are available outside the cage.

  • Haymarket, building 5, block A off Darling drive.
Includes change rooms, showers, a toilet and secure lockers. 
  • Dr Chau Chak Wing building, underground and also on Mary Ann Street footpath.
  • Ross Milbourne Sports Hall, enter via level 1, building 4, off Harris St. 
Approximately 25 spaces for bicycle parking available.
  • Haymarket, building 5, block B.

Parking racks.

Driving

Sydney’s roads are some of the busiest in Australia, and it is easy to get stuck in traffic, especially in peak-hour. To avoid being late for class, we encourage you to take public transport or ride to campus.

If driving is your best option, please always check your navigation system or app to avoid heavy traffic.

  Find out about road rules, licenses and more.

Car parking

Our limited on-campus parking is only available to people with accessibility needs or with other special permits. Visitors who need accessible parking can contact our campus security staff on 1800 249 559.

If you need to drive, there are some paid parking stations within walking distance of campus buildings, including the parking station in the basement of Building 10 (CB10).

Enter via Thomas Street, Haymarket (corner of Jones and Thomas streets) Building 10.

Accessible parking is available.

Find out more about parking conditions and fees.

2 Quay Street, Haymarket.

This is a commercial car park open to the public.

Find out more about parking conditions and fees