Central Railway Station
Central Railway Station is a major architectural landmark in Sydney
Sydney's Central Railway Station is a grand and stately building that rivals major train stations from around the world. It brings out memories of the early days of rail travel.
With a rich history going back to the construction of its predecessor, a single platform station with a corrugated metal shed built in 1855, Grand Central Railway Station has come a long way. The current station was built in 1906 from Pyrmont sandstone that is common in the area. The design was a collaboration between architect Walter Liberty Vernon and a railway engineer named Henry Deane. The goal was to create a station that rivalled the grandeur of some of Great Britain's Grand Stations. The design included a tall clock tower.
Today the station serves over 80,000 commuters daily. There is a total of 27 platforms; however, not all are actively used. As as a tourist using public transit, it will be hard for you to miss this stately Sydney landmark.
While visiting, you can go for a Central Station self-guided tour which explores 13 different parts of the station and gives you some historical background for each section.
Nearby attractions: Powerhouse Museum and Capitol Theatre.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAddress: Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail | Central Station | 0 minutes |
| T1, T2, T3, T4 or T5 | Central Station | 0 minutes |
How to get to Central Railway Station by Train
By Train or Light Rail exit at Central Station.
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Reviews
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The old Southern Cross station out in in Melbourne looks like a proper 21st century build "Central" railway station. No focus or priority given to service and convenience.
PINOY SARAP White Guy - 17 days ago
The old Southern Cross station out in in Melbourne looks like a proper 21st century build "Central" railway station. No focus or priority given to service and convenience.
early november 2018.. our experience of Central Station varies.. 1/ concourse is easier to navigate.. Very Good 2/ departure board is excellent.. should be 5 stars. 3/ FOOD== AT 7 P.M Virtually non existent..Eatery in what looks like dining/bar - can,t serve you i am closing...MOVE along to " take away.. Choices were not really inviting. Looked for best of a bad lot..HAM&CHEESE in triangular pack (app $9.00)... HOW WRONG WE WERE...DRY, COLD and TASTELESS. Should have found something to toast.. THEN along to SWANKY "RESTAURANT" at 7.50 p.m for 1 quick drink.. NO can do we are closing 8 o,clock.. Apparently the whole food area is run by an INTERNATIONAL Company who run stations World Wide... BRING BACK MACCAS or HUNGRY JACKS.. DON,T People want to MOVE quickly on Railways .. DEFINITELY a 2 STAR for the FOOD AREA.. HOPE this HELPS..
Kerry Foster - 1 month ago
early november 2018.. our experience of Central Station varies..
1/ concourse is easier to navigate.. Very Good
2/ departure board is excellent.. should be 5 stars.
3/ FOOD== AT 7 P.M Virtually non existent..Eatery in what looks like
dining/bar - can,t serve you i am closing...MOVE along to " take away..
Choices were not really inviting. Looked for best of a bad lot..HAM&CHEESE in triangular pack (app $9.00)... HOW WRONG WE WERE...DRY, COLD and TASTELESS. Should have found something to toast.. THEN along to SWANKY "RESTAURANT" at 7.50 p.m for 1 quick drink.. NO can do we are closing 8 o,clock.. Apparently the whole food area is run by an INTERNATIONAL Company who run stations World Wide... BRING BACK MACCAS or HUNGRY JACKS.. DON,T People want to MOVE quickly on Railways .. DEFINITELY a 2 STAR for the FOOD AREA.. HOPE this HELPS..
Busy, large, bustling station, with plenty of helpful friendly staff and volunteers. Lots of easy to follow signage. If planning on using trains, buses and ferries, get a free opal card for discount fares. Using card, Sunday is all day travel for $2.50, so you can go to the blue mountains for $2.50.
La Manivela Suelta - 1 month ago
Busy, large, bustling station, with plenty of helpful friendly staff and volunteers. Lots of easy to follow signage. If planning on using trains, buses and ferries, get a free opal card for discount fares. Using card, Sunday is all day travel for $2.50, so you can go to the blue mountains for $2.50. 
Photo Gallery
Grand concourse of Central Railway Station in Sydney cc licensed photo by suburbanbloke -
Sydney Central station with Christ Church St Lawrence cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Preparing for departure cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Winter in Sydney, dreadful cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Sydney Central Train Station cc licensed photo by Travolution360 -
West cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Central Railway Station Platform No.1 cc licensed photo by Sydney Heritage -
The Ascension of Central, the lighting having been poor at Redfern cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Central Railway Station Platform No.1/2 cc licensed photo by Sydney Heritage -
False hope cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian -
Our shared future cc licensed photo by Stilgherrian
