In case you missed it, Sydney’s transport system has been significantly improved. The Sydney Metro extension now runs through the CBD – 51.5 kilometres from Chatswood in the north to Sydenham in the inner west of the city. With six futuristic new stations (including one that will large new gastronomy district) and a fleet of 45 driverless trains, the new transport system is Australia’s largest public transport project. Here’s everything you need to know about the superfast Sydney Metro.

What is the Sydney Metro?

The Sydney Metro is a new transport system currently being built beneath the city. Using driverless high-speed trains, the system is designed to dramatically improve the ease and speed with which Sydney residents can move around the city – travelling under the harbour and bringing commuters from From the new Victoria Cross Station in northern Sydney under the harbour to Barangaroo in three minutes. Other stops on the subway line are Castle Hill, Macquarie University and a large superhub in the CBD at Martin Place.

With its frequent, super-fast services, the Metro will make commuting easier (and faster) across Sydney. Construction work has and will continue to cause significant disruption to our transport system (particularly for People on the Bankstown to Sydenham line), but from what we know so far, it sounds like it will be worth it.

When was the Sydney Metro opened?

The first section of the Sydney Metro (Sydney Metro Northwest) opened in May 2019 – a high-speed section from Chatswood to Tallawong Station in Rouse Hill.

The last section to open was the Sydney Metro City and Southwest Line between Chatswood and Sydenham, which opened on Monday 19 August..

How fast is the Sydney Metro?

The travel times by subway are as follows:

• From Castle Hill to Martin Place in 35 minutes
• From Macquarie University to Central in 26 minutes
• From Chatswood to Gadigal in 13 minutes
• From Victoria Cross in the north of Sydney under the harbour to Barangaroo in 3 minutes
• Central to Martin Place in 4 minutes
• Central to Sydenham in 7 minutes
• From Sydenham to Chatswood in 22 minutes
  
  

  
  

Which stations are on the Sydney Metro line?

The The Sydney Metro City and Southwest Line currently runs from Chatswood to Sydenham, whizzing through the city and under the harbour, with new Stations in Crows Nest, Victoria Cross, Barangaroo, Martin Place, Pitt Street, Waterloo and new subway platforms in Central. Due to the completion of the Southwest Line, the Bankstown to Sydenham rail line will be closed for 12 months. More information on what this means for commuters can be found here.

Big news for Sydney’s western suburbs is that – after years of uncertainty – the government has confirmed that Sydney Metro West is actually being builtThe timeline for this is longer, with completion estimated at 2032 – but it should mean big things for the city. Sydney Metro West is set to connect Sydney’s CBD with the sprawling new city centre next to Sydney’s new airport, and the government plans to create even more affordable housing along the route.

You can view the full Sydney subway map here.

You can learn more and plan your trip Here.

Stay up to date: Sign up for our free Time Out Sydney Newsletter for more news, travel inspiration and activity ideas straight to your inbox.

RECOMMENDED:

The transport systems in western Sydney are being modernized for $1.9 billion.

Try these public transport tips to make getting around Sydney easier.

In many suburbs of Sydney the speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h.