The fastest way from Westmead Hospital to Newtown takes about 58 min, on line T5, T2, 705, with 1 transfer; walking adds about 9 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line T5 towards Leppington Station Platform 4: board at Westmead Station Platform 1, alight at Merrylands Station Platform 2 — 3 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line T2 towards Central Station Platform 17: board at Merrylands Station Platform 1, alight at Newtown Station Platform 1 — 15 stops, 35 min ride.
- Line 705 towards Parramatta Station, Stand A1: board at Westmead Hospital, North West Twy, alight at Parramatta Station, Stand A1 — 3 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line 806 towards Liverpool Station, Stand A: board at Parramatta Station, Stand B2, alight at Merrylands Station, Stand B — 9 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 711 towards Parramatta Station, Stand A1: board at Westmead Station, Alexandra Ave, alight at Parramatta Station, Stand A1 — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line 804 towards Liverpool Station, Stand A: board at Parramatta Station, Stand B2, alight at Merrylands Station, Stand D — 9 stops, 10 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Westmead Hospital
The large western Sydney hospital and health precinct, on the T-way and the Parramatta light rail.
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 Westmead Hospital to Newtown?
A typical trip takes about 58 minutes, of which roughly 9 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Westmead Hospital to Newtown?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is T5 + T2, with 1 transfers.
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