Adelaide Metro: Buses, Trams, Trains, and Ferries Network

Adelaide Metro integrates four modes across metropolitan Adelaide, operated under contract by private providers with unified ticketing (MetroCARD).

Bus Network — 1,000+ Vehicles

• Radial routes from CBD + cross-suburban connectors
• O-Bahn guided busway (Tea Tree Plaza ↔ CBD, 12 km, 20 min)
• High-frequency "Go Zones" (15-min peaks, 30-min off-peak)
• After-midnight "NightRider" weekends

Tram Network — Largest in Australia

• 100+ trams on 8 routes (expanding)
• Glenelg line: CBD ↔ Beach (heritage H-type + modern Citadis/Alstom)
• Festival Plaza, Botanic Gardens, Entertainment Centre spurs
• Free CBD zone (South Terrace ↔ Festival Plaza)

Train Network — 6 Lines

• Gawler (north), Seaford/Flinders (south), Belair (hills), Grange, Outer Harbor, Port Dock
• Electric (Gawler, Seaford) + diesel (Belair, Outer Harbor)
• 30-min frequency peaks; 60-min off-peak/weekends
• Major upgrade: Gawler line electrification, new stations

Ferry Services

• Glenelg ↔ CBD (seasonal, tourist-focused)
• No regular Kangaroo Island or West Beach ferries — those are private operators

Fares & Integration

MetroCARD: tap-on/tap-off, daily caps, 2-hour transfers across modes. Concessions for students, seniors, healthcare cardholders. Real-time tracking via Adelaide Metro app.