The average train between Bankstown and Newtown takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bankstown to Newtown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Bankstown and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Bankstown is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Newtown at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

43 min • 1 change

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45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bankstown to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Bankstown station and arriving at Newtown station via Lidcombe Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Bankstown to Newtown train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Bankstown Station.
Bankstown to Newtown train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Newtown Station.
The distance between Bankstown and Newtown is 13.7 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Bankstown Station to Newtown Station via Lidcombe Station in around 44 min.