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

The journey from Sydenham to Macquarie Park takes approximately 59 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 24.63 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sydenham to Macquarie Park?

The token fare from Sydenham 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 Sydenham for Macquarie Park?

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

What is the last train from Sydenham to Macquarie Park?

The last train from Sydenham towards Tallawong departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Macquarie Park back towards Sydenham departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Sydenham to Macquarie Park?

There are 8 stops between Sydenham and Macquarie Park on the M1 Metro Line. The stations are: Sydenham, Waterloo, Central.

Sydenham To Macquarie Park

ShortestShortest Route

Sydenham

Platform 1·underground·M1 Metro LineTowards Tallawong

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

Waterloo

+6.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Central

yellow interchangeblue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.6 km

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

interchange Central — 5 min

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

+5 min

Central

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Platform 3·underground·T1 North Shore & WesternTowards Berowra

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

Town Hall

blue interchange

+5.7 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Wynyard

+11.38 min

5.68 min · 2.85 km

North Sydney

+17.08 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Chatswood

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground11.43 km

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

interchange Chatswood — 5 min

Platform 3 · M1 Metro Line ·Platform 1 Towards Tallawong

+5 min

Chatswood

yellow interchange

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

59 min

Total time

stops

24.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sydenham	05:00	00:30	Towards Tallawong
Macquarie Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Sydenham

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

3.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~99 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$158

Auto

A$326

Cab

A$592

Estimates for 24.63 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Sydenham

underground

Sydenham, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Sydenham exit 1· Sydenham area♿

Sydenham exit 2· Sydenham area♿

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

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