Plan about 9 min for the trip from Central Station to Sydney CBD, on line T1, T8, L3, with no transfers, and about 6 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line T1 towards Berowra Station Platform 2: board at Central Station Platform 16, alight at Town Hall Station Platform 3 — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line T8 towards Macarthur Station Platform 1: board at Central Station Platform 17, alight at Town Hall Station Platform 6 — 1 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line L3 towards Circular Quay Light Rail: board at Haymarket Light Rail, alight at Town Hall Light Rail — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Central Station
Sydney's main railway station, with suburban, intercity and regional trains, the metro, light rail and coaches.
Sydney CBD
The city centre between Circular Quay and Central, with Martin Place, Pitt Street Mall and the Queen Victoria Building.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Central Station to Sydney CBD?
A typical trip takes about 9 minutes, of which roughly 6 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Central Station to Sydney CBD?
There is a direct connection — line T1, T8, L3, no transfers.
From Central Station onward
