At a glance
- When
- Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026; starts 10am and finishes 4pm each day
- Where
- Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
- Fares
- Use an Opal card or contactless payment card or device; adult Opal fares apply
- Train
- Olympic Park station; change at Lidcombe to Platform Zero for a direct train every 10 minutes until late
- Saturday night
- Sydney Olympic Park is busy with several events; the page warns of heavy traffic leaving the expo as concert crowds arrive, and parking will be in high demand
- Trackwork
- Saturday morning changes on T1 to T6 and the South Coast Line; Sunday changes on the Central Coast & Newcastle and Hunter Lines
- Parking
- Pre-book online until 11:59pm the night before; flat rate of $40
- Who it’s for
- Anyone with a ticket to PBC Baby Expo at Sydney Showground on Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 November
- What to do now
- Transport for NSW asks you to register your Opal or contactless card, and offers pre-booked parking
- Last checked
- Monday 9 November 2026, against the Transport for NSW event page
- Not yet confirmed
- Road closures, which Sydney Olympic Park Authority publishes on its interactive map; the page lists none. Ticket prices and the exhibitor list, which are on the expo website, not the Transport for NSW page
The PBC Baby Expo (Pregnancy Babies and Children’s Expo) runs at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, from 10am to 4pm each day, according to Transport for NSW. The page warns that the precinct will be busy on Saturday evening with several events, so plan for heavy traffic if you leave late. Trains run regularly to Olympic Park from Lidcombe, and the venue is a short walk from the station. Sydney is on daylight saving time (AEDT) in November, so all times here are Sydney time.
This guide is based on the Transport for NSW event page, read on 9 November 2026. On Saturday evening the same precinct hosts Robbie Williams at Accor Stadium and Joji at Afterpay Arena.
What are the expo hours?
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 10am | Starts, both days |
| Saturday evening | Concerts at Accor Stadium and Afterpay Arena; heavy traffic leaving the expo |
| 4pm | Finishes, both days |
The page lists the event as “Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo” with an event website link, and gives the venue as Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. It does not give ticket prices or an exhibitor list, so we have not either.
Does my ticket cover public transport?
The page does not say it does. Transport for NSW says you need an Opal card or a contactless payment card or device when travelling on public transport to and from the event, and suggests registering your details online or in the Opal Travel app ahead of time. If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can tap on and tap off at Opal card readers on all public transport. Adult Opal fare pricing applies, and you receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps. Transport for NSW also says to top up your Opal card before you travel, online or at an Opal retailer, to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. For the fare rules, see our Opal fares guide.
Which train do I catch?
The closest station to Sydney Showground is Olympic Park. Trains run regularly to Lidcombe, where you go to Platform Zero for a direct train to Olympic Park every 10 minutes until late. If you are on Sydney Metro, the M1 line runs turn-up-and-go services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Bankstown from early morning until late; change at Epping, Central or Bankstown for trains towards Lidcombe, then Olympic Park.
What trackwork affects trains on 14 and 15 November?
Planned weekend trackwork may affect how you travel to and from the expo, and the page says to plan ahead with the Trip Planner.
| Line | Day and times | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Western | Saturday, 6:30am to 10:30am | Penrith trains make an extra stop at Burwood |
| T2 Leppington & Inner West | Saturday, 6:30am to 10:30am | Inner West trains run between Ashfield and the City Circle only; Leppington trains make extra stops at Homebush and Croydon |
| T3 Liverpool & Inner West | Saturday, 6:30am to 10:30am | Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only; change at Lidcombe |
| T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra | Saturday, 5:40am to 8am | Trains run between Cronulla or Waterfall and the City Circle, and between Central and Bondi Junction only; extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville |
| T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown | Saturday, 6:30am to 10:30am | Changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes |
| Central Coast & Newcastle Line | Sunday, 3pm to 9pm | Some trains run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Gosford and Hawkesbury River |
| Hunter Line | Sunday, 5:50pm to 9pm | Some trains run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Gosford and Hawkesbury River |
Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis on the Sydney Trains network, so check travel alerts on the day.
Which buses, ferries and light rail connect?
Transport for NSW lists three route buses towards Olympic Park. Route 525 runs between Parramatta and Lidcombe; connect with trains to continue to Olympic Park. Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and wharf. Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes and North Ryde.
The closest ferry stop is Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. The 526 bus connects to the venue, or the page puts the walk at about 40 minutes (3.6km). F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Olympic Park but are very popular and may reach capacity, and low tide between Parramatta and Rydalmere may mean buses replace them.
| Light rail line | How to reach Olympic Park |
|---|---|
| L1 Dulwich Hill | Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe, then Olympic Park |
| L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford | Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe, then Olympic Park |
| L4 Westmead and Carlingford | Alight at Parramatta Square and take a train towards Lidcombe from Parramatta station, then Olympic Park |
All four light rail lines run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, according to the page.
Can I park at Sydney Olympic Park?
Yes, with a booking. Transport for NSW says to pre-book parking online, available until 11:59pm the night before the event unless sold out earlier, and that a flat rate $40 parking fee applies. With a pre-booked space, follow staff directions and have your parking ticket ready at the car park entry. Without one, follow the variable message signs within Sydney Olympic Park to the best available casual parking. Carpool with your group and allow plenty of additional travel time.
Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct as people travel to the event, and the page names the M4, Parramatta Road, Homebush Bay Drive and Concord Road. Live conditions are on Live Traffic NSW. Sydney Olympic Park Authority may close some local roads to accommodate extra public transport and keep pedestrians safe; the page gives no list and points to the Sydney Olympic Park interactive map, which we have not seen.
How do I get there from where I live?
| Starting point | What the page says |
|---|---|
| Central or the Inner West by light rail (L1, L2, L3) | Change at Central for trains to Lidcombe, then Olympic Park |
| Parramatta or Westmead (L4) | Alight at Parramatta Square and take a train towards Lidcombe from Parramatta station, then Olympic Park; route 525 also runs between Parramatta and Lidcombe |
| Chatswood, Rhodes or North Ryde | Route 533 runs between Sydney Olympic Park and Chatswood via Rhodes and North Ryde |
| Strathfield or Rhodes Shopping Centre | Route 526 runs between Strathfield and Rhodes Shopping Centre via the precinct and wharf |
| Tallawong, Chatswood or Bankstown by Metro | Take the M1; change at Epping, Central or Bankstown for trains towards Lidcombe, then Olympic Park |
| Parramatta River by ferry | F3 services run regularly to Olympic Park but may reach capacity |
Whichever way you go, the page asks you to plan your trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time, and to allow extra travel time.
How do I get home after the expo?
The expo finishes at 4pm each day. The page says trains from Lidcombe to Olympic Park run every 10 minutes until late, and that all four light rail lines run regularly until 1am. It gives no train times for the trip home and does not mention extra late services. If you are using a taxi or rideshare, choose a pick-up location away from the immediate area around the Showground, as the page suggests.
Where do taxis and rideshare go?
The nearest taxi rank is on Herb Elliott Avenue near the Pullman Hotel. Roads may be closed within the precinct, so allow plenty of extra travel time before and after the expo. When leaving, choose a pick-up location away from the immediate area around the stadium to avoid delays.
Is there accessible travel?
Transport for NSW says accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. Select “accessible services only” in the options and the planner shows only trips with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses.
Sources
- Transport for NSW — PBC Baby Expo (read 9 November 2026)
- Live Traffic NSW
Featured image: Olympic Park railway station, Sydney Olympic Park, in 2024 (photo: JustARandomEditor123 / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, PBC Baby Expo, the event organiser or Transport for NSW. Services, closures and prices can change; check the official pages above and the signs on the day.