How long does it take from Tempe to Martin Place by metro?

The journey from Tempe to Martin Place takes approximately 36 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 15.89 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tempe to Martin Place?

The token fare from Tempe to Martin Place 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 Tempe for Martin Place?

At Tempe, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Bondi Junction. Look for the electronic board showing "Bondi Junction".

What is the last train from Tempe to Martin Place?

The last train from Tempe towards Bondi Junction departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Martin Place back towards Tempe departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Tempe to Martin Place?

There are 5 stops between Tempe and Martin Place on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra. The stations are: Tempe, Sydenham.

Tempe To Martin Place

ShortestShortest Route

Tempe

Platform 2·underground·T4 Eastern Suburbs & IllawarraTowards Bondi Junction

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

Sydenham

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.69 km

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

interchange Sydenham — 5 min

Platform 3 · M1 Metro Line ·Platform 1 Towards Tallawong

+5 min

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

+13 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Gadigal

+19.5 min

6.5 min · 3.3 km

Martin Place

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

15.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tempe	05:00	23:00	Towards Bondi Junction
Martin Place	05:00	00:30	Towards Tempe

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

2.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$106

Auto

A$220

Cab

A$400

Estimates for 15.89 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

TallawongSydenham

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

BerowraPenrith

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

Bondi JunctionCronulla

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

CentralMacarthur

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

Departure station

Tempe

underground

Tempe, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Martin Place

underground

Martin Place, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Martin Place exit 1· Martin Place♿

Martin Place exit 2· Martin Place♿

Martin Place exit 3· Martin Place♿

Martin Place exit 4· Martin Place♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access