Macquarie Park · from Central Station by public transport
Macquarie University is about 55 minutes from Central Station by train and bus, with 1 change on a typical weekday morning. From Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre it is about 400 m on foot.
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is a public research university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by the New South Wales Government, it was the third university to be established in the Sydney metropolitan area.
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Step by step
- T9 train from Central Station to Eastwood Station, leaving at 08:53 (30 min).
- Walk 950 m to Balaclava Rd opp Gordon St.
- Bus 545 from Balaclava Rd opp Gordon St to Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre, leaving at 09:36 (7 min).
- Walk 400 m to Macquarie University.
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Closest station and stops
The closest train station to Macquarie University is Epping Station, 3.3 km on foot. The usual route from Central leaves you at Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre, 450 m on foot, which is the stop to use.
| Kind | Nearest to Macquarie University | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Epping Station | 3.3 km on foot |
| Bus stop | Macquarie University Campus, University Ave | 400 m on foot |
| Where the usual route stops | Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre | 450 m on foot |
Walking distances follow the footpath network; where a stop is not joined to it the distance is a straight line, and the walk is longer.
By train, ferry, bus or light rail
Each line is a separate search of the timetable using only that kind of transport (and the train to reach a wharf or light rail stop), on weekday mornings from Central.
- By train: typically 1 hr 10 min from Central with no changes: Central Coast Line. Macquarie University by train
- By bus: typically 1 hr 19 min from Central with 1 change: bus 438X then bus 292 then bus 410. Macquarie University by bus
From other stations
Typical weekday-morning journeys to Macquarie University, measured the same way as from Central.
| From | Typical time | Changes | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 55 min | 1 | T9 train then bus 545 |
| Town Hall | 1h 02m | 1 | bus 288 |
| Circular Quay | 59 min | 1 | T2 train then bus 288 |
| Sydney Airport | 1h 20m | 3 | T8 train then T9 train then bus 550 |
| Parramatta | 53 min | 0 | bus 550 |
When to go
- Weekdays: first departure from Central at 04:25, last at 23:57; roughly every 15 minutes.
- Saturdays: first departure from Central at 04:17, last at 23:47; roughly every 15 minutes.
- Sundays: first departure from Central at 04:17, last at 23:43; roughly every 15 minutes.
Times are departures from Central Station for journeys that reach Macquarie University the same day, read from the published timetable.
Getting back to Sydney
On weekdays the last journey back leaves at 23:35 and reaches Central at 01:24, by bus 550 then bus N71. On Sundays the last one leaves at 23:59 and reaches Central at 01:25, by bus 410 then bus 410 then T2 train.
Accessibility
Not confirmed. The timetable does not say whether Central Station, T9 train, Balaclava Rd opp Gordon St, bus 545 and Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre are step-free, so we do not claim it. We found no route from Central that is published as step-free all the way.
| On the usual route | Timetable says |
|---|---|
| Central Station (board) | not published |
| T9 train (vehicle) | not published |
| Balaclava Rd opp Gordon St (change) | not published |
| bus 545 (vehicle) | not published |
| Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre (get off) | not published |
From the wheelchair fields Transport for NSW publishes with the timetable. It has no information on lifts, ramps or whether a lift is working today; check Transport for NSW before you travel.
Last mile
From Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre it is about 400 m to Macquarie University along mapped paths, about 6 min on foot. Check the way yourself before you go: maps do not show every closure, crossing or footpath.
Nearby places reachable by transit
Sydney Olympic Parkabout 45 minutes from Central by train and bus
Cockatoo Islandabout 35 minutes from Central by train and ferry
Taronga Zooabout 50 minutes from Central by train and bus- University of Sydneyabout 20 minutes from Central by bus
Manly Beachabout 45 minutes from Central by train and ferry
Watsons Bayabout 50 minutes from Central by train and bus
Questions
- Can you get to Macquarie University without a car?
- Yes. Macquarie University is reachable on scheduled public transport alone: train and bus, about 55 minutes from Central Station with 1 change.
- How long does it take to get to Macquarie University from Sydney?
- About 55 minutes from Central Station: the median of 50 weekday journeys leaving between 8 and 10 am. The fastest one we found takes 45 minutes.
- Is there public transport to Macquarie University on Sundays?
- Yes. On Sundays the first journey leaves Central at 04:17 and the last at 23:43; roughly every 15 minutes.
- What is the closest train station to Macquarie University?
- Epping Station, 3.3 km on foot. The usual route does not use it: T9 train then bus 545 to Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre is the way to go.
- Can you get to Macquarie University by train?
- Yes, typically 1 hr 10 min from Central with no changes: Central Coast Line.
- Can you get to Macquarie University by bus?
- Yes, typically 1 hr 19 min from Central with 1 change: bus 438X then bus 292 then bus 410.
- What time is the last bus back from Macquarie University to Sydney?
- On weekdays the last journey back leaves at 23:35 and reaches Central at 01:24, by bus 550 then bus N71. On Sundays the last one leaves at 23:59 and reaches Central at 01:25, by bus 410 then bus 410 then T2 train.
- Is Macquarie University wheelchair accessible by public transport?
- Not confirmed. The timetable does not say whether Central Station, T9 train, Balaclava Rd opp Gordon St, bus 545 and Balaclava Rd opp Shalom Centre are step-free, so we do not claim it. We found no route from Central that is published as step-free all the way.