The city has a well-developed public transport network that students can use to get around. To save on travel, finding student accommodation in Sydney near your university or public transport is the best way to go. Even when travelling only within Sydney's central business district and inner suburbs, public transit can be challenging. In Kogarah, walking can often be quicker than taking public transportation for short distances. Applications for smartphones like Google Maps, TripView, Moovit, and Arrivo Sydney, which use real-time transit data for all forms of transportation, are highly helpful for excursions, including public transportation inside the Sydney region.
1. Bus: Buses are the most pocket-friendly mode of transport for students to use. A weekly bus pass will cost around AU$10 - 30, depending on the service. Miranda tends to be the main bus hub, with services running to Lilli Pilli, Sylvania (as well as Cronulla and Sutherland).
2. Metro: The city also has a metro system that runs through it and is convenient for students. It runs mainly underground and has 13 different significant stations. The metro network is constantly growing, with new lines and stations being built to improve connectivity within the city.
3. Train: Trains service every station in the metropolitan area at least every 30 minutes. Peak times (7-9:30 AM and 4:30-7 PM) have more frequent and crowded trains and some express services that skip more stations. Trains between Sutherland and Cronulla every 15 minutes, and every 30 minutes to other stations.
4. Bicycle: The area can be pleasant for cycling, but plan your route to avoid traffic and significant hill climbs. The three cross-routes from West to East, connect Illawong to Sutherland, Sutherland to Tarren Point, and Taren Point to Cronulla and Kurnell.