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Train T3 Central Station Platform 20 Liverpool Station Platform 3

Rail Regular line Operator: Sydney Trains

Line T3 (Central Station Platform 20 – Liverpool Station Platform 3) has its first departure on weekdays at 04:59 and its last at 01:01, every ~30 min.

  • Headway~30 min
  • First departure04:59
  • Last departure01:01
  • Average ride~78 min
  • Stops31
  • Departures per day50
  • Route length38 km
  • Peak~101 min
  • Off-peak~24 min
  • Saturday13 departures
  • Sunday13 departures

Rail of Sydney public transport — connects Central Station Platform 20 and Liverpool Station Platform 3, with 31 stops per direction.The first departure is at 04:59, the last at 01:01.Departures run every ~30 min, and the ride takes ~78 min on average.

Current change on this line · 9 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

04:59

Last

01:01

Departures

50

Line T3 timetable — on weekdays
0459B
05152959
0614294459
0714294459B
082959B
Line T3 timetable — on Saturdays
160131
170131
180131
190131
200131
Line T3 timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0421
071444
081444
09144448
101848
Changed26.10.2026.
Checked26.10.2026.

Stops

31 stops~78 min in total
  1. departure0min
  2. T2+5 min5min
  3. T2+2 min7min
  4. Circular Quay Station Platform 1

    #2000351 — Circular Quay Station Platform 1

    T2+4 min11min
  5. T2+2 min13min
  6. Town Hall Station Platform 1

    #2000391 — Town Hall Station Platform 1

    T2+3 min16min
  7. T2+4 min20min
  8. T2+3 min23min
  9. Macdonaldtown Station Platform 2

    #2015122 — Macdonaldtown Station Platform 2

    T2+2 min25min
  10. Newtown Station Platform 2

    #204262 — Newtown Station Platform 2

    T2+1 min26min
  11. Stanmore Station Platform 3

    #204833 — Stanmore Station Platform 3

    T2+3 min29min
  12. Petersham Station Platform 2

    #204992 — Petersham Station Platform 2

    T2+1 min30min
  13. Lewisham Station Platform 2

    #204982 — Lewisham Station Platform 2

    T2+1 min31min
  14. Summer Hill Station Platform 3

    #213053 — Summer Hill Station Platform 3

    T2+1 min32min
  15. T2+2 min34min
  16. Croydon Station Platform 5

    #213285 — Croydon Station Platform 5

    T2+2 min36min
  17. Burwood Station Platform 6

    #213496 — Burwood Station Platform 6

    T2+2 min38min
  18. Strathfield Station Platform 8

    #2135238 — Strathfield Station Platform 8

    T2+3 min41min
  19. Homebush Station Platform 7

    #214077 — Homebush Station Platform 7

    T2+2 min43min
  20. Flemington Station Platform 4

    #214064 — Flemington Station Platform 4

    T2+3 min46min
  21. T2+3 min49min
  22. T6+4 min53min
  23. Regents Park Station Platform 2

    #214392 — Regents Park Station Platform 2

    T6+2 min55min
  24. +3 min58min
  25. Chester Hill Station Platform 2

    #2162192 — Chester Hill Station Platform 2

    +2 min60min
  26. Leightonfield Station Platform 2

    #2163202 — Leightonfield Station Platform 2

    +3 min63min
  27. Villawood Station Platform 2

    #2163212 — Villawood Station Platform 2

    +2 min65min
  28. +2 min67min
  29. Cabramatta Station Platform 2

    #2166272 — Cabramatta Station Platform 2

    T5+5 min72min
  30. Warwick Farm Station Platform 2

    #2170832 — Warwick Farm Station Platform 2

    T5+2 min74min
  31. Liverpool Station Platform 3

    #2170823 — Liverpool Station Platform 3

    T5+4 min78min

Current changes on this line 10

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

T3: No Inner West trains, buses replace some services

Inner West trains don't run 31 October to 1 November. On Sunday 2 November from 2:00AM to 10:00AM, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield, with express buses also running to Central. If you're heading to Museum, St James or Circular Quay, you'll need to change trains.

30/10/2026 – 01/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

T3 Inner West: buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central nightly

From 2–3 November, nightly from 9:20PM to 1:30AM, buses replace T3 trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only — change at Lidcombe to continue. Express trains keep running. Trackwork also affects the City Circle.

02/11/2026 – 03/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

T8, T2, T3: No trains on City Circle or Central–Wynyard

Nightly 9:40PM to 1:30AM on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November, trains don't run on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard. Use T4 Eastern Suburbs Line trains, metro, light rail or buses instead. Trackwork also hits other lines.

02/11/2026 – 03/11/2026
Also affectsT8T2
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RoadworksPlanned

T3: Inner West trains stop, T1 and T9 add stops

From 9:40PM to 1:30AM on 5 November, Inner West trains don't run. T1 Western and T9 Northern Line trains make extra stops between Lidcombe and Central on a changed timetable. Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only — change trains at Lidcombe to continue.

05/11/2026 – 05/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

T3: changed timetable and stops, 6–7 November

From 10:40PM on Friday 6 November, T3 runs to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Liverpool and North Sydney. Trains skip the City Circle but keep running between Central and Wynyard. To reach Circular Quay, St James or Museum, use light rail, local buses or walk.

06/11/2026 – 06/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

City Circle: T8, T2, T3 skip Circular Quay, St James, Museum

From 10:40PM Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November, trains do not run to Circular Quay, St James or Museum. Trains still run between Central, Town Hall and Wynyard to T1 North Shore Line stations. Use light rail, local buses or walk to reach those three stops.

06/11/2026 – 08/11/2026
Also affectsT8T2
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RoadworksPlanned

T3: Buses replace trains Liverpool to Lidcombe, 7–8 Nov

Buses run between Liverpool and Lidcombe on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Trains operate between Lidcombe and the City on a changed timetable, and Inner West trains run between Homebush and North Sydney — you may need to change trains. T6 trains also affected between Bankstown and Lidcombe.

06/11/2026 – 08/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

T3: buses replace trains Liverpool to Lidcombe nightly

From 9:40PM to 1:30AM on 11 and 12 November, buses run between Liverpool and Lidcombe instead of trains. Trains between Lidcombe and the City run to a changed timetable — you may need to change trains to continue your journey.

11/11/2026 – 12/11/2026
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RoadworksPlanned

T3: trains run Liverpool to Lidcombe only

On Saturday 14 November, from 6:30AM to 10:30AM, T3 trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe only. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue.

13/11/2026 – 13/11/2026
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Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line T3?

On weekdays the first departure from Central Station Platform 20 is at 04:59 and the last at 01:01. There are 50 departures in total.

Does line T3 run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 16:01 to 01:01 and on Sunday from 04:21 to 12:18.

Does line T3 run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line T3 has 13 departures from Central Station Platform 20, the first at 04:21 and the last at 12:18.

How often does line T3 run?

Departures run about every 30 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 T3?

The whole ride takes about 78 minutes on average — from about 24 minutes off-peak to about 101 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line T3 have?

In the Central Station Platform 20 → Liverpool Station Platform 3 direction, line T3 has 31 stops.

How long is the route of line T3?

The route in this direction is about 38 km long.

Are there any changes on line T3?

Yes — there is one active change at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.