Public transport fares will rise by an average of 5.55 per cent next year, the independent pricing regulator has announced.

The cost of a single adult rail ticket will increase between 20 and 40 cents, while a weekly ticket will increase between $1 and $3.

Fares for public transport will climb in the new year. Credit:Kate Geraghty

A single bus ticket will rise between 10 and 20 cents and a TravelTen ticket will rise between 80 cents and $1.60.