Plan about 40 min for the trip from Macquarie University to Newtown, on line M1, T3, T2, with 1 transfer, and about 5 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line M1 towards Bankstown Station, Platform 4: board at Macquarie University Station, Platform 1, alight at Central Station, Platform 27 — 9 stops, 25 min ride.
- Line T3 towards Liverpool Station Platform 3: board at Central Station Platform 19, alight at Newtown Station Platform 2 — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line T2 towards Parramatta Station Platform 4: board at Central Station Platform 19, alight at Newtown Station Platform 2 — 3 stops, 8 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Macquarie University
A large university campus in Macquarie Park with its own metro station.
Newtown
The inner-west strip of King Street, full of bars, live music, vintage shops and Thai restaurants.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Macquarie University to Newtown?
A typical trip takes about 40 minutes, of which roughly 5 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Macquarie University to Newtown?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is M1 + T3, with 1 transfers.
From Macquarie University onward
