The average train between The Rocks and Ryde takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from The Rocks to Ryde. 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 The Rocks and Ryde. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ryde at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from The Rocks to Ryde. However, there are services departing from The Rocks station and arriving at Ryde station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The Rocks to Ryde train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The Rocks to Ryde train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Meadowbank Station.
The distance between The Rocks and Ryde is 10.5 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Circular Quay Station to Meadowbank Station via Central Station in around 36 min.