How long does it take from Petersham to Town Hall by metro?

The journey from Petersham to Town Hall takes approximately 38 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 16.63 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Petersham to Town Hall?

The token fare from Petersham to Town Hall 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 Town Hall?

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 Town Hall?

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

How many stops from Petersham to Town Hall?

There are 5 stops between Petersham and Town Hall on the T2 Inner West & Leppington. The stations are: Petersham, Newtown, Macdonaldtown, Redfern.

Petersham To Town Hall

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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Arrive Platform 1·underground5.72 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

16.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Petersham	05:00	23:00	Towards Central
Town Hall	05:00	00:30	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

2.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$110

Auto

A$230

Cab

A$416

Estimates for 16.63 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

Town Hall

underground

Town Hall, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Town Hall exit 1· Town Hall, QVB♿

Town Hall exit 2· Town Hall, QVB♿

Town Hall exit 3· Town Hall, QVB♿

Town Hall exit 4· Town Hall, QVB♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access