How long does it take from Hills Showground to Central by metro?

The journey from Hills Showground to Central takes approximately 73 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 34.53 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hills Showground to Central?

The token fare from Hills Showground to Central is A$4. With a smart card the fare is A$4 (save A$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's A$4.

Which platform at Hills Showground for Central?

At Hills Showground, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Sydenham. Look for the electronic board showing "Sydenham".

What is the last train from Hills Showground to Central?

The last train from Hills Showground towards Sydenham departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central back towards Hills Showground departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Hills Showground to Central?

There are 11 stops between Hills Showground and Central on the M1 Metro Line. The stations are: Hills Showground, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Epping, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Chatswood.

Hills Showground To Central

ShortestShortest Route

Hills Showground

Platform 1·underground·M1 Metro LineTowards Sydenham

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Castle Hill

+6.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Cherrybrook

+13 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Macquarie Park

+32.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

North Ryde

+39 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Chatswood

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground23.1 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Chatswood — 5 min

Platform 1 · T1 North Shore & Western ·Platform 3 Towards Berowra

+5 min

Chatswood

aqua interchange

Platform 3·underground·T1 North Shore & WesternTowards Berowra

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

North Sydney

+5.7 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Wynyard

+11.4 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Town Hall

blue interchange

+17.08 min

5.68 min · 2.85 km

Central

aqua interchangeblue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground11.43 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

34.53 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hills Showground	05:00	23:00	Towards Sydenham
Central	05:00	00:30	Towards Hills Showground

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.

Fare guide

Travel green

4.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~138 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$218

Auto

A$444

Cab

A$810

Estimates for 34.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Bondi JunctionCronulla

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CentralMacarthur

M1 Metro Line

Departure station

Hills Showground

underground

Hills Showground, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Central

underground

Central, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Central exit 1· Central Station♿

Central exit 2· Central Station♿

Central exit 3· Central Station♿

Central exit 4· Central Station♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access