Central To Kings Cross
ShortestShortest Route
Central
aqua interchangeyellow interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange
Platform 5·underground·T4 Eastern Suburbs & IllawarraTowards Bondi Junction
First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right
Town Hall
+5.39 minyellow interchange
5.39 min · 2.69 km
Martin Place
+10.78 minaqua interchange
5.39 min · 2.69 km
Kings Cross
Arrive Platform 2·underground8.08 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
16 min
Total time
3
stops
8.08 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 05:00 | 00:30 |
| Kings Cross | 05:00 | 23:00 |
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).
Fares & smart card
Token fare
A$4
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
A$4
Save A$0 per ride
Off-peak smart card
A$4
Save A$0 per ride
Use your Sydney Metro & Trains smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
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Travel green
1.09 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.50 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~32 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
A$4
Bike
A$58
Auto
A$126
Cab
A$228
Estimates for 8.08 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Central
Central, Sydney, Australia
Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Central exit 1· Central Station♿
2
Central exit 2· Central Station♿
3
Central exit 3· Central Station♿
4
Central exit 4· Central Station♿
Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access
Arrival station
Kings Cross
Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
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