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TfNSW Real-Time Transit Departures Near GPS Location

Get real-time public transport departures near a location in New South Wales. Enter latitude, longitude, and search radius; the tool finds nearby stops, fetches live departure times for each, and returns a list of upcoming transit services at those stops.

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Inputs

Latitude

-33.8683

Longitude

151.2081

Search Radius (meters)

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Transport for NSW Real-Time Transit Departures Tool

Overview

The TfNSW Real-Time Transit Departures tool provides real-time public transport stop information and upcoming departures from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) based on a user's current location and search radius.

Features

Location-based search: Find nearby transit stops using latitude and longitude coordinates
Customizable radius: Search within a specified distance from your location
Real-time data: Get up-to-date departure information for buses, trains, ferries, and light rail
Sydney metropolitan area coverage: Covers all TfNSW services across Greater Sydney

Usage

Function Name

tfNswRealTimeTransitDeparturesNearGpsLocation

Required Parameters

latitude (number) User's current latitude coordinate Example: -33.8683

longitude (number) User's current longitude coordinate Example: 151.2081

radius (number) Search radius in meters Example: 100

Example Usage

// Find departures within 100 meters of Circular Quay
{
  "latitude": -33.8683,
  "longitude": 151.2081,
  "radius": 100
}
// Find departures within 500 meters of Central Station
{
  "latitude": -33.8835,
  "longitude": 151.2070,
  "radius": 500
}

Response Format

The tool returns information about nearby transit stops and their upcoming departures, including:

Stop details: Name, location, and stop ID
Service information: Route numbers, destinations, and transport modes
Departure times: Real-time departure information
Service status: Any delays or disruptions

Coordinate Reference

Popular Sydney Locations

Circular Quay Latitude: -33.8683 | Longitude: 151.2081

Central Station Latitude: -33.8835 | Longitude: 151.2070

Town Hall Station Latitude: -33.8733 | Longitude: 151.2069

Bondi Junction Latitude: -33.8915 | Longitude: 151.2477

Parramatta Latitude: -33.8150 | Longitude: 151.0000

Getting Your Coordinates

You can obtain coordinates using:

Google Maps: Right-click on a location and copy the coordinates
GPS apps: Most smartphone GPS apps display current coordinates
Browser geolocation: Many mapping websites can detect your location
Address geocoding: Convert addresses to coordinates using mapping services

Search Radius Guidelines

50m - Exact stop location Coverage: Immediate vicinity

100m - Walking distance Coverage: 1-2 city blocks

250m - Short walk Coverage: 2-3 minutes walk

500m - Medium walk Coverage: 5-7 minutes walk

1000m - Extended area Coverage: 10+ minutes walk

Transport Modes Covered

🚌 Buses: All Sydney Buses services
🚆 Trains: Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink
⛴️ Ferries: Sydney Ferries services
🚊 Light Rail: Sydney Light Rail network
🚐 On-demand services: Various community transport options

Limitations

Geographic scope: Limited to NSW, Australia
Real-time accuracy: Dependent on TfNSW data quality
Service coverage: May not include all transport operators
Network dependency: Requires active internet connection

Support

For issues with:

Transport services: Contact Transport for NSW directly
Real-time data: Check TfNSW service status
Tool functionality: Refer to your API documentation

Version Information

This tool interfaces with the Transport for NSW Open Data API and provides real-time information subject to data availability and accuracy from the official TfNSW systems.

Last updated: August 2025