Metrocard is the most convenient way to travel on Adelaide trains, trams and buses in the Metrocard region which covers Adelaide city and suburbs from Roseworthy and Gawler in the north to Willunga and Sellicks Beach in the south and Nairne, Lobethal, Strathalbyn and Langhorne Creek in the east.
Metrocard is easy to buy, use and recharge. You can buy Metrocards at ticket vending machines and Metrocard agents around Adelaide. Simply touch your metroCARD on a validator as you board your bus, train or tram and when you enter or exit Adelaide, Salisbury and Noarlunga Railway Station. There is no need to touch off when getting off your train, tram or bus.
There is a small cost of $5.00 to buy a Metrocard. Your card is then reusable and yours to look after. Metrocards are not refundable. When you buy your metrocard you will need to add a starting balance of $5. There are no fare zones in the Metrocard area - fares are independent of the distance you travel, but fares do vary by time of day and day of week.
Discounted interpeak fares are charged between 9:01am and 2:59pm weekdays and all day Sundays and public holidays.
Services running before 4am on a Sunday are considered Saturday scheduled services and will be charged peak fare.
Services running before 4am on Monday are considered Sunday scheduled services and will be charged interpeak fare.
Children less than 5 years old travel free and do not require a ticket, but all other travellers must have a valid Metrocard.
South Australian Seniors Card holders are entitled to free travel on all services at all times.
Concession Metrocard fares are for children aged from 5 to less than 15 years, tertiary students, people aged 60 years or older who hold an Interstate Seniors card, pensioners and unemployed people with an approved State and Commonwealth Transport Concession Card.
To access concession fares, you must purchase a concession Metrocard and provide evidence of your entitlement to the concession. Sudent fares are available to primary and secondary school students. Students 15 years or over should carry an approved photo ID card, and concession card holders should carry proof of entitlement.
You can also download and use the Adelaide Metro Buy&Go App on your iOS or Android Smartphone to purchase tickets at the same fares as metroCard.
| MetroCard and Buy&Go fares | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Concession | Student | |
| Mon-Fri Before 09:00 | $4.40 | $2.15 | $1.55 |
| Mon-Fri 09:00-14:59 | $2.50 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| Mon-Fri 15:00 and after | $4.40 | $2.15 | $1.55 |
| Saturday all day (to 4am) | $4.40 | $2.15 | $1.55 |
| Sunday all day (to 4am) | $2.50 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Free Travel is available on the following services - no Metrocard or Buy&Go tickets are necessary. All tram trips north of South Terrace along King William Street to Entertainment Centre and Festival Plaza, as well as the entire route along North Terrace from Botanic Gardens and along Port Road to the Entertainment Centre and are free, as are trams in Jetty Road Glenelg between Moseley Square and Brighton Road tram stops. Route 99 Buses are also free and no MetroCard is required to ride these services which run a circular route around Adelaide city and North Adelaide (99C clockwise and 99A anticlockwise).
