How long does it take from Petersham to Macquarie Park by metro?

The journey from Petersham to Macquarie Park takes approximately 73 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 31.8 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Petersham to Macquarie Park?

The token fare from Petersham to Macquarie Park 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 Petersham for Macquarie Park?

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

What is the last train from Petersham to Macquarie Park?

The last train from Petersham towards Central departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Macquarie Park back towards Petersham departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Petersham to Macquarie Park?

There are 10 stops between Petersham and Macquarie Park on the T2 Inner West & Leppington. The stations are: Petersham, Newtown, Macdonaldtown, Redfern.

Petersham To Macquarie Park

ShortestShortest Route

Petersham

Platform 1·underground·T2 Inner West & LeppingtonTowards Central

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

Newtown

+7.12 min

7.12 min · 3.64 km

Macdonaldtown

+14.24 min

7.12 min · 3.64 km

Redfern

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Arrive Platform 7·underground10.91 km

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

interchange Redfern — 5 min

Platform 7 · T1 North Shore & Western ·Platform 1 Towards Berowra

+5 min

Redfern

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Platform 1·underground·T1 North Shore & WesternTowards Berowra

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

Central

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+5.7 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Town Hall

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+11.4 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Wynyard

+17.08 min

5.68 min · 2.85 km

North Sydney

+22.78 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Chatswood

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Arrive Platform 3·underground14.29 km

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

interchange Chatswood — 5 min

Platform 3 · M1 Metro Line ·Platform 1 Towards Tallawong

+5 min

Chatswood

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Platform 1·underground·M1 Metro LineTowards Tallawong

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

North Ryde

+6.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Macquarie Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.6 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

31.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Petersham	05:00	23:00	Towards Central
Macquarie Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Petersham

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

4.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~127 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$200

Auto

A$412

Cab

A$750

Estimates for 31.8 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Petersham

underground

Petersham, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Macquarie Park

underground

Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines