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On this page, we explain how you can plan accessible travel.
When travel is accessible, it is easy to:
- find and use
- get to places.
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This includes accessible travel with public transport.
Public transport can include:
- buses
- trains
- light rail
- ferries.
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Ways to plan your travel
Trip Planner
![Use the Trip Planner online tool to plan how you travel.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/trip-planner-online-tool.png?itok=ZQ42kUj5)
Trip Planner is an online tool to help you plan your travel.
![Woman on her laptop finding out more information.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/women-on-laptop-finding-out-more-information-online-to-plan-trip.png?itok=qCpYDDfz)
You can use Trip Planner to get information about your trip.
For example, how long it will take you on public transport if you leave at a certain time.
![A person on a laptop sharing trip planner information online.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/person-sharing-trip-planner-information-online.png?itok=LlnUZoTQ)
Trip Planner also lets you:
- share a link of your travel plans with others
![You can print a copy of your trip plan.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/print-a-copy-of-trip-plan.png?itok=UxF-bL4D)
- print a copy of your travel plan
![You can save your favourite trip routes.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/save-your-favourite-trip-route.png?itok=h9Udxsaf)
- save your favourite trips, such as a bus route you use often.
![Use the Trip Planner online tool to plan how you travel.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/trip-planner-online-tool.png?itok=ZQ42kUj5)
You can plan how you travel on the Trip Planner page on our website.
![You can refine to make sure your travel plan is accessible.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/refine-to-make-sure-travel-plan-is-accesible.png?itok=uYrjKE-d)
To make sure your travel is accessible select 'Refine'.
![Some accessible services are only available online.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/select-accessible-services-only-online.png?itok=uxHE9P0Z)
Then you will need to select 'Accessible services only'.
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You can learn more on the How to use Trip Planner page on the Transport NSW website.
Travel apps
![Travel apps can be used to plan travel.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/use-travel-apps-to-plan-travel.png?itok=jORpEhXc)
There are different travel apps you can use to:
- plan your travel
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- get information about your trip
![You can save your favourite trip routes.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/save-your-favourite-trip-route.png?itok=h9Udxsaf)
- save your favourite trips, such as a bus route you use often.
![A woman is helping a man download a travel app.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/women-helping-man-find-how-to-download-travel-apps-on-transport-nsw.png?itok=wtYNpSUb)
You can find travel apps to download onto your phone on the Travel Apps page on the Transport NSW website.
Maps and information
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You can look at bus maps to help you plan your travel.
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You can find a map on the Bus maps page on the Trip Planner.
![Use the Trip Planner online tool to plan how you travel.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/trip-planner-online-tool.png?itok=ZQ42kUj5)
You can find maps for other types of public transport on the Trip Planner.
![Maps and information can be found at bus stops.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/map-found-at-bus-stop.png?itok=-tMxvtZO)
You can also find maps at places like:
- bus stops
- train stations
- light rail stops.
![A woman at a laptop planning her trip online and looking for alert warnings.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/women-planning-trip-online-looking-for-alert-warnings.png?itok=eFN1xE0-)
If you plan to travel on the train, you can check if there are any issues that might affect your trip.
For example, if they are fixing the train tracks.
![The transport NSW travel alert page is available online.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/transport-nsw-travel-alert-page.png?itok=7fz0g_1T)
You can find this information on the Travel alerts page on the Transport NSW website.
Support to travel
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You can have different types of support to travel on public transport in NSW.
![A man in a wheelchair with his support animal.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/man-in-wheelchair-with-support-animal.png?itok=eIu12DgJ)
For example, you can have:
- a support animal
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- mobility aids.
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Mobility aids support people who have problems:
- moving around
- using their body.
For example, a wheelchair or a walking stick.
![An icon of a person checking if their mobility aid fits on bus](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/checking-if-mobility-aid-fits-on-mode-of-transport.png?itok=YFgw61U0)
You should check if your mobility aid will fit on the public transport before you travel.
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You can check this on the Mobility aid specifications page on the Transport NSW website.
Tips to help you travel
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We have 3 tips to help you when you travel.
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1. Take someone with you if you think you might need support as you travel.
For example, a friend or carer.
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2. Make sure you have a travel ticket when you travel in NSW.
![Information about types of travel tickets can be found online.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/types-of-travel-tickets-can-be-found-on-transport-nsw-website.png?itok=8VIMo7q5)
You can find out about the types of travel tickets people can use in the Ticket eligibility page on the Transport NSW website.
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When you travel in NSW, you can also use an Opal card.
An Opal card is a card you put money on to travel on public transport in NSW.
![Opal cards on a computer screen.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-08/find-out-more-about-opal-cards-on-website.png?itok=l9HG07gq)
You can find out more about Opal cards in the Opal card types page on the Transport NSW website.
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You should also make sure you have proof that you are able to use certain supports to help you travel.
![An example of a companion card.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/companion-card-proof-example.png?itok=XvWtxQXw)
For example, a Companion Card.
A Companion Card lets some people with disability take a support worker to an event or activity for free.
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3. On the day you will travel, check to see if there are any issues that might affect your trip.
For example, you can find out if:
- your train is running late
- an elevator isn’t working.
![The transport NSW travel alert page is available online.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/transport-nsw-travel-alert-page.png?itok=7fz0g_1T)
You can find this information on the Travel alerts page on the Transport NSW website.
![A person asking staff member for more information about travel.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/ask-for-more-information-for-support-with-travel-with-our-nsw-travel-staff.png?itok=-VbrPQrz)
If you need support with your travel, you can ask public transport staff about:
- your travel plans
- what support you need to travel.
More information about public transport
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You can learn more about train travel in NSW on the Access to trains in NSW page on the Transport NSW website.
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You can learn more about bus travel on the Accessible bus travel on the Transport NSW website.
![A ferry on a computer screen.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/info-on-access-to-ferries-transport-for-nsw.png?itok=mvJEbsS8)
You can learn more about ferry travel on the Accessible ferry travel on the Transport NSW website.
![Lightrail on a computer screen.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2024-07/info-on-access-to-lightrail-transport-for-nsw.png?itok=ZCi_lkX9)
You can learn more about light rail travel on the Accessible rail travel page on the Transport NSW website.