Getting Around Sydney -Traveling By Train And Monorail

As well as providing the key transport link between the city and suburbs, Sydney’s railway network also serves a large part of the central business district. CityRail’s double-decker trains operate on seven major lines. The City Circle loop, which runs mostly underground, is the main line through the city centre, stopping at Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James and Museum. All suburban lines connect with the City Circle at Central and Town Hall stations.

The Metro Light Rail

The MLR is Sydney’s most recent transport development and is designed to link Central Railway Station with Glebe and Lilyfield, via Darling Harbor. These efficient and environmentally friendly trains offer a quicker and quieter means of traveling around parts of the city. Tickets are available on board from the conductor.

Finding your way around CityRail

Part of state rail, Sydney’s CityRail system is mainly used by commuters. It is the most efficient and economical way to travel to and from the suburbs such as Parramatta. The system is easy to follow and CityRail Information will offer all details of services and timetables. Trains run from 4:30am to midnight. Be vigilant when

using trains at night: stand in the “Nightsafe” areas and only use carriages near the train guard, marked by a blue light.

Using the Cityrail Route Map

The five cityrail lines are color-coded and route maps are displayed at all CityRail stations and inside train carriages. Simply trace the line from where you are to your destination, noting if and where you need to change and make connections. All five of the cityrail lines travel through the Central and Town Hall railway stations in central Sydney.

Note that the distances shown on the CityRail map are not to the correct scale.

Country and Inter-Urban Trains

State Rail has Countrylink Travel Centers throughout the city provide information about rail and coach services and also take ticket bookings. There are several options for one-, three- and six-months’ unlimited travel in New South Wales. Inter-urban trains run to a variety of areas, including the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and

Newcastle.

Sightseeing by Monorail

More novel than practical, Sydney’s Monorail runs along a scenic loop through central Sydney, Chinatown and Darling Harbor. Although it only covers a short distance, the Monorail can be a convenient way to travel from the city centre to Darling Harbor.

It runs from 7am-10pm except Fridays and Saturdays, when it runs until midnight.

Trains run every 5 minutes and the full circuit takes about 12 minutes. Ticket machines are found at each station. They accept most Australian notes and coins and give change. A Monorail Day Pass allows unlimited rides for an entire day. It can be bought at any Monorail information booth.