How long does it take from Rouse Hill to Newtown by metro?

The journey from Rouse Hill to Newtown takes approximately 126 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 58.64 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rouse Hill to Newtown?

The token fare from Rouse Hill to Newtown 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 Rouse Hill for Newtown?

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

What is the last train from Rouse Hill to Newtown?

The last train from Rouse Hill towards Sydenham departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Newtown back towards Rouse Hill departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Rouse Hill to Newtown?

There are 18 stops between Rouse Hill and Newtown on the M1 Metro Line. The stations are: Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Bella Vista, Norwest, Hills Showground, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Epping, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, North Ryde, Chatswood.

Rouse Hill To Newtown

ShortestShortest Route

Rouse Hill

Platform 1·underground·M1 Metro LineTowards Sydenham

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

Kellyville

+6.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Bella Vista

+13 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Macquarie Park

+58.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

North Ryde

+65 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Chatswood

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground36.3 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

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Arrive Platform 3·underground11.43 km

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

interchange Central — 5 min

Platform 3 · T2 Inner West & Leppington ·Platform 9 Towards Leppington

+5 min

Central

aqua interchangeyellow interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

Platform 9·underground·T2 Inner West & LeppingtonTowards Leppington

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

Redfern

yellow interchangeblue interchangegreen interchange

+7.12 min

7.12 min · 3.64 km

Macdonaldtown

+14.22 min

7.1 min · 3.63 km

Newtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground10.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

126 min

Total time

stops

58.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rouse Hill	05:00	23:00	Towards Sydenham
Newtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Rouse Hill

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

7.92 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

3.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~235 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$362

Auto

A$734

Cab

A$1340

Estimates for 58.64 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Rouse Hill

underground

Rouse Hill, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Newtown

underground

Newtown, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines