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
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Open Now
Regular Hours:
- 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...Scott G. Jan-24-2020
We needed to pick up the L4 light rail to Bondi Central via gate 24. After wandering around the station for awhile, we asked an employee for directions. She... Read More
We needed to pick up the L4 light rail to Bondi Central via gate 24. After wandering around the station for awhile, we asked an employee for directions. She...Accommodations near Central Railway Station:
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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