Circular Quay / OPT to Randwick Cruise Transfer
Fixed-price private shuttle between the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and Randwick. Around 25-40 min, from $79, with luggage assistance and 24/7 dispatch. No surge pricing, no meter.
Transfer Fares — Circular Quay / OPT
Tolls & GST included • Fixed price
Circular Quay to Randwick — Private Cruise Transfers
Prime Rider Shuttle runs fixed-price private transfers between the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and Randwick — one vehicle, one fare, booked before the day rather than hailed on it. Both directions are handled the same way, whether you are heading out on a sailing or coming home from one.
Expect 25-40 min on the road in ordinary conditions. Because the terminal fills and empties in waves, we would rather collect you a little early than have you queue outside with your cases.
The fare is fixed and agreed when you book. It does not change because of traffic, roadworks or a slow run through the terminal precinct, and tolls and GST are already inside the number. There are no booking fees.
Settlement happens on the day: EFTPOS card payments attract a 1.8% surcharge, while cash and PayID attract none. No deposit, no stored card, no charge at the time of booking.
What to Expect on the Day
Booking confirmation arrives by email. The driver calls you before the pickup to confirm exactly where to stand or where to wait, which is the difference between finding each other in two minutes and in twenty.
Luggage handling is included — your driver loads and unloads. For large suitcases, or more than two per person, the People Mover or Mini Bus is the class to choose.
Booking Both Directions
Add the return leg with the promo code and take 10% off it. Because we operate 24 hours a day, the time your ship actually docks is not a problem.
Cancellation: free with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you cancel after the driver has arrived, 50% of the fare applies. Maximum waiting time at non-airport pickups is 10 minutes from the driver’s arrival.
Getting from Circular Quay / OPT to Randwick
About Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay)
You will be boarding at Circular Quay West, Sydney NSW 2000. The Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay is the terminal right on the harbour in the middle of the city, and the road in is Alfred Street then Circular Quay West — a short drive, and a slow one when several thousand passengers arrive at once.
Parking here is wilson Parking Circular Quay, which is the single best argument for not driving yourself. A return transfer for two usually costs less than leaving a car for the length of a cruise.
All major international cruise lines sail from here. 2 berths means the terminal fills and empties quickly — a pre-booked vehicle is simply the version of this that does not involve queueing.
- Distance from CBD: ~0 km
- Berths: 2
- Transfer time to Randwick: 25-40 min
- Fixed fare: from $79
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Vessel Tracking
Berthing times are tracked, and the pickup moves with them.
Luggage Assistance
Bags are loaded and unloaded for you.
24/7 Availability
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals. Prime Rider dispatches around the clock.
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation applies right up to the 24-hour mark. Date changes are free.
Fixed Fares
What you see at booking is what you are charged. No surge, no meter, no surprises.
Groups Kept Together
Groups above one vehicle move as a convoy and arrive within the same window.
Fixed Fares from Circular Quay / OPT to Randwick
Choose the class that fits the luggage as well as the passengers — these fares cover the vehicle, not the seat.
1-2 Pax
Sedan
Lexus, BMW, Toyota Camry, Audi or similar
- 1 checked-in bag and 1 carry-on per person
- Ideal for solo travellers and couples
- Real-time flight tracking
- All tolls & GST included
3-4 Pax
Large SUV
Kia Carnival, Audi Q7, Toyota Kluger or similar
- Up to 4 passengers with generous luggage
- Perfect for families and small groups
- Child seat available on request
- All tolls & GST included
4-6 Pax
Lux People Mover
Toyota Alphard, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, LDV G10 or similar
- Spacious cabin ideal for groups
- Cruise luggage large cases welcome
- Professional uniformed driver
- All tolls & GST included
6-11 Pax
Mini Bus
Toyota Coaster, Toyota Hiace or similar
- Ideal for large cruise groups
- Bulk luggage capacity
- Coordinated multi-bag loading
- All tolls & GST included
How Booking Works
- 1Start With the Quote Form
Give us the pickup address, the terminal, your travel date and group size. That is all we need to price it.
- 2Best Available Fare, Emailed
Our team checks the route and the right vehicle, then emails your fixed fare — usually within the hour. Tolls and GST included.
- 3Confirm by Reply
Accept the emailed quote and you are booked. The confirmation email carries your pickup time and driver details.
- 4Travel and Pay on the Day
Settle with the driver by card, cash or PayID when you arrive. No deposit was ever held.
Planning Your Circular Quay Transfer
What makes this run worth arranging in advance is not the kilometres, it is the concentration — one terminal, one window, everybody at once, and luggage that does not fit in an ordinary boot.
Quoted fares are $79, $99, $129 and $169 depending on the class, fixed at the time of booking. If the Harbour Bridge is crawling on the morning, that is our problem rather than a line on your invoice.
If you are flying the same day, build in more margin than feels necessary. Disembarkation runs late more often than it runs early, and an afternoon flight is a much calmer plan than a morning one.
Passengers with mobility needs should say so at booking. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and assistance animals travel at no charge, and the driver will meet you closer to the terminal door.
No deposit is taken and no card is held. You pay the driver on the day by card with EFTPOS, cash or PayID, and cancellation is free with 24 hours’ notice.
Circular Quay / OPT to Randwick Transfer FAQ
Use the online quote form with Circular Quay as the pickup and Randwick as the destination, or call 0427 143 612. You will receive written confirmation with the fixed fare and your driver's details.
Up to eleven in one Mini Bus. Larger groups run as a convoy under a single booking so everyone arrives in the same window.
The berth handles all major international cruise lines. Your driver is briefed on the terminal layout whichever line you are sailing with.
Yes. Multiple pickups in Randwick and nearby suburbs can be sequenced into one booking and quoted as a single fixed fare.
Card with EFTPOS (a 1.8% surcharge applies), cash to the driver, or PayID with no surcharge. Payment is due on the day of travel and no deposit is held.
Cancellation is free with at least 24 hours' notice. If the booking is cancelled after the driver has arrived, 50% of the total fare is charged.
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