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
Official Website: Central Railway Station
Fee: NoOpen Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website, especially where Covid restrictions are in effect.
- Monday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Tuesday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Wednesday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Thursday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Friday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Saturday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
- Sunday: 5:00 am - 2:00 am
Category: Train Stations
Address:
Eddy Ave
Shop 4a
Sydney New South Wales 2000
Australia
Phone: +61 13 15 00
Reviews
Violet H. Aug-27-2019
Lots of construction going on in Sydney; no exception here. Don't know how long it will last. Work is going on inside and outside. The L1 light rail line... Read More
Lots of construction going on in Sydney; no exception here. Don't know how long it will last. Work is going on inside and outside.
The L1 light rail line...Jimmy H. Feb-21-2020
It's exactly as that - just imagine dropping "Grand" from Grand Central of New York. It's smaller but it does serve as "Central" of Sydney. From this point... Read More
It's exactly as that - just imagine dropping "Grand" from Grand Central of New York. It's smaller but it does serve as "Central" of Sydney. From this point...Sam M. May-13-2019
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Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail L1 | Central Station | 0 minutes |
| T1, T2, T3, T4, T8 or T9 | 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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