RoadworksActive
Central Coast & Newcastle: allow extra travel time
Urgent track repairs at Hawkesbury River mean you should plan for longer journeys. The change runs until 24 November 2026.
25/10/2026 – 24/11/2026
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Sydney · train timetable
Train Central Coast & Newcastle · Central Station Platform 9 → Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2
Line Central Coast & Newcastle runs between Central Station Platform 9 and Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2; on weekdays the first departure is at 01:47 and the last at 00:50, every ~16 min.
- Headway~16 min
- First departure01:47
- Last departure00:50
- Average ride~189 min
- Stops51
- Departures per day62
- Route length165.8 km
- Peak~198 min
- Off-peak~84 min
- Saturdaynot running
- Sunday41 departures
Rail of Sydney public transport — connects Central Station Platform 9 and Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2, with 51 stops per direction.The first departure is at 01:47, the last at 00:50.Departures run every ~16 min, and the ride takes ~189 min on average.
4 current changes on this line · 2 planned
Routes in this direction
Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.
B next to a time = that departure takes this route
Timetable
First
02:02
Last
00:48
Departures
41
| 02 | 02 |
|---|---|
| 04 | 16 |
| 05 | 01183248 |
| 06 | 48 |
| 07 | 2948 |
Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.
Stops
51 stops~189 min in total
- departure0min
Central Station Platform 9
- +6 min33min
Croydon Station Platform 1
- +1 min34min
Burwood Station Platform 2
- +2 min36min
Strathfield Station Platform 3
- +1 min44min
Denistone Station Platform 4
- +1 min45min
Eastwood Station Platform 4
- +2 min47min
Epping Station Platform 3
- +3 min50min
Cheltenham Station Platform 3
- +3 min53min
Pennant Hills Station Platform 3
- +4 min68min
Berowra Station Platform 3
- +5 min73min
Cowan Station Platform 2
- +9 min82min
Hawkesbury River Station Platform 2
- +7 min89min
Wondabyne Station Platform 2
- +6 min95min
Woy Woy Station Platform 2
- +3 min98min
Koolewong Station Platform 2
- +2 min100min
Tascott Station Platform 2
- +1 min101min
Point Clare Station Platform 2
- +4 min105min
Gosford Station Platform 2
- +6 min111min
Narara Station Platform 2
- +2 min113min
Niagara Park Station Platform 2
- +2 min115min
Lisarow Station Platform 2
- +2 min117min
Ourimbah Station Platform 2
- +5 min122min
Tuggerah Station Platform 2
- +3 min125min
Wyong Station Platform 3
- +4 min129min
Warnervale Station Platform 2
- +6 min135min
Wyee Station Platform 2
- +6 min141min
Morisset Station Platform 2
- +4 min145min
Dora Creek Station Platform 2
- +8 min153min
Awaba Station Platform 2
- +5 min158min
Fassifern Station Platform 2
- +4 min162min
Booragul Station Platform 2
- +2 min164min
Teralba Station Platform 2
- +3 min167min
Cockle Creek Station Platform 2
- +4 min171min
Cardiff Station Platform 2
- +4 min175min
Kotara Station Platform 2
- +2 min177min
Adamstown Station Platform 2
- +3 min180min
Broadmeadow Station Platform 2
- +4 min184min
Hamilton Station Platform 2
- +5 min189min
Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2
Current changes on this line 6
Public eventActive
Strathfield to Central: trains replaced by buses from 21:00
From 21:00, trains won't run between Strathfield and Central in both directions for overhead wiring repairs. Limited buses replace trains on this route. Repairs should finish overnight.
25/10/2026 – 24/11/2026
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Central Coast & Newcastle Line: trains on changed timetable 24–25 Oct
Trains run to a changed timetable on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central. Buses replace all trains between Strathfield and Central on Sunday from 12:40AM to 5:00AM. Trackwork on the City Circle may also affect your journey.
23/10/2026 – 25/10/2026
Read the full notice Stop changeActive
Strathfield Station: ramp closed at Platforms 1 and 2
From 26 October to 8 December, the pedestrian ramp to Platforms 1 and 2 (Homebush end) closes for resurfacing. Use the other ramp at the Burwood end or the lift in the middle of the platform instead.
23/10/2026 – 22/11/2026
Read the full notice RoadworksPlanned
Newcastle to Hornsby: buses replace trains 31 Oct–1 Nov
Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Hornsby and the City on a changed timetable. T9 Northern and Hunter lines also use buses instead of trains.
30/10/2026 – 01/11/2026
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Central to Newcastle: trains replaced by buses on 6 Nov
On Friday 6 November, buses replace the 01:47AM train from Central to Newcastle Interchange. The replacement bus leaves Central 26 minutes earlier at 01:21AM and runs between Central and Hornsby.
05/11/2026 – 05/11/2026
Read the full notice Frequently asked questions
When are the first and last departures of line Central Coast & Newcastle?
On weekdays the first departure from Central Station Platform 9 is at 01:47 and the last at 00:50. There are 62 departures in total.
Does line Central Coast & Newcastle run on weekends?
Yes — on Sunday from 02:02 to 00:48.
Does line Central Coast & Newcastle run on Sundays?
Yes. On Sundays line Central Coast & Newcastle has 41 departures from Central Station Platform 9, the first at 02:02 and the last at 00:48.
How often does line Central Coast & Newcastle run?
Departures run about every 16 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.
How long is the ride on line Central Coast & Newcastle?
The whole ride takes about 189 minutes on average — from about 84 minutes off-peak to about 198 minutes at peak.
How many stops does line Central Coast & Newcastle have?
In the Central Station Platform 9 → Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2 direction, line Central Coast & Newcastle has 51 stops.
How long is the route of line Central Coast & Newcastle?
The route in this direction is about 165.8 km long.
Are there any changes on line Central Coast & Newcastle?
Yes — there are 4 active changes at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.