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Train Central Coast & Newcastle Central Station Platform 9 Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2

Rail Regular line Operator: NSW Trains

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~15 min
  • First departure02:32
  • Last departure01:30
  • Average ride~184 min
  • Stops51
  • Departures per day51
  • Route length165.8 km
  • Peak~220 min
  • Off-peak~95 min
  • Saturdaynot running
  • Sundaynot running

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 02:32, the last at 01:30.Departures run every ~15 min, and the ride takes ~184 min on average.

2 current changes on this line · 4 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

02:32

Last

01:30

Departures

51

Line Central Coast & Newcastle timetable — on weekdays
023238
0416283759C
0521244148D54
06192139
07213151

Line Central Coast & Newcastle does not run on Saturdays.

Line Central Coast & Newcastle does not run on Sundays and holidays.

Changed26.10.2026.
Checked26.10.2026.

Stops

51 stops~184 min in total
  1. Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2

    #229352 — Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2

    departure0min
  2. +19 min19min
  3. Broadmeadow Station Platform 1

    #229271 — Broadmeadow Station Platform 1

    +3 min22min
  4. Adamstown Station Platform 1

    #2289331 — Adamstown Station Platform 1

    +3 min25min
  5. +2 min27min
  6. +4 min31min
  7. Cockle Creek Station Platform 1

    #2284171 — Cockle Creek Station Platform 1

    +4 min35min
  8. +3 min38min
  9. +2 min40min
  10. Fassifern Station Platform 1

    #2283231 — Fassifern Station Platform 1

    +4 min44min
  11. +5 min49min
  12. Dora Creek Station Platform 1

    #2264191 — Dora Creek Station Platform 1

    +8 min57min
  13. +4 min61min
  14. +6 min67min
  15. Warnervale Station Platform 1

    #2259921 — Warnervale Station Platform 1

    +6 min73min
  16. +5 min78min
  17. +3 min81min
  18. +6 min87min
  19. +2 min89min
  20. Niagara Park Station Platform 1

    #2250821 — Niagara Park Station Platform 1

    +2 min91min
  21. +2 min93min
  22. +5 min98min
  23. Point Clare Station Platform 1

    #2250831 — Point Clare Station Platform 1

    +3 min101min
  24. +2 min103min
  25. Koolewong Station Platform 1

    #2256451 — Koolewong Station Platform 1

    +2 min105min
  26. +2 min107min
  27. Wondabyne Station Platform 1

    #2256461 — Wondabyne Station Platform 1

    +7 min114min
  28. Hawkesbury River Station Platform 1

    #208341 — Hawkesbury River Station Platform 1

    +6 min120min
  29. +9 min129min
  30. Berowra Station Platform 1

    #208171 — Berowra Station Platform 1

    +4 min133min
  31. Mount Kuring-gai Station Platform 1

    #208041 — Mount Kuring-gai Station Platform 1

    +4 min137min
  32. Mount Colah Station Platform 1

    #2079101 — Mount Colah Station Platform 1

    +2 min139min
  33. +2 min141min
  34. +2 min143min
  35. Normanhurst Station Platform 1

    #2076231 — Normanhurst Station Platform 1

    +3 min146min
  36. Thornleigh Station Platform 2

    #2120212 — Thornleigh Station Platform 2

    +2 min148min
  37. Pennant Hills Station Platform 1

    #2120201 — Pennant Hills Station Platform 1

    +1 min149min
  38. Beecroft Station Platform 1

    #211981 — Beecroft Station Platform 1

    +2 min151min
  39. Cheltenham Station Platform 1

    #211991 — Cheltenham Station Platform 1

    +1 min152min
  40. +3 min155min
  41. +3 min158min
  42. Denistone Station Platform 1

    #2114171 — Denistone Station Platform 1

    +1 min159min
  43. West Ryde Station Platform 1

    #2114191 — West Ryde Station Platform 1

    +1 min160min
  44. Meadowbank Station Platform 1

    #2114181 — Meadowbank Station Platform 1

    +1 min161min
  45. +2 min163min
  46. Concord West Station Platform 2

    #213881 — Concord West Station Platform 2

    +2 min165min
  47. North Strathfield Station Platform 1

    #2137171 — North Strathfield Station Platform 1

    +1 min166min
  48. Strathfield Station Platform 1

    #2135231 — Strathfield Station Platform 1

    +3 min169min
  49. Burwood Station Platform 1

    #213491 — Burwood Station Platform 1

    Dubbo+3 min172min
  50. +4 min184min

Current changes on this line 6

Stop changeActive

West Ryde: Platform 3 lift closed for replacement until 18 December

The lift between the concourse and Platform 3 closes from 28 October to 18 December for replacement works. Use Platform 1 or 2 instead, or access the lift on Ryedale Road on the opposite side of the station.

26/10/2026 – 25/11/2026
Also affectsT9
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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
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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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RoadworksPlanned

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
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RoadworksPlanned

Central Coast & Newcastle: buses replace trains nightly 9–12 Nov

Buses replace trains between Gosford, Hornsby and Epping from 8:50PM to 1:30AM on Monday 9 and Wednesday 11 November. You may need to change buses at Hornsby. Trains run on a changed timetable between Newcastle Interchange and Gosford; T1 and T9 run between Hornsby/Epping and the City.

09/11/2026 – 11/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

Central Coast & Newcastle: trains run to changed timetable on 15 Nov

On Sunday 15 November, some trains may run to a changed timetable between 3:00PM and 9:00PM due to trackwork between Gosford and Hawkesbury River.

15/11/2026 – 15/11/2026
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line Central Coast & Newcastle?

On weekdays the first departure from Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2 is at 02:32 and the last at 01:30. There are 51 departures in total.

Does line Central Coast & Newcastle run on weekends?

No, there are no published weekend departures.

Does line Central Coast & Newcastle run on Sundays?

No. The current timetable has no Sunday departures for line Central Coast & Newcastle.

How often does line Central Coast & Newcastle run?

Departures run about every 15 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 184 minutes on average — from about 95 minutes off-peak to about 220 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line Central Coast & Newcastle have?

In the Newcastle Interchange Station Platform 2 → Central Station Platform 9 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 2 active changes at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.