What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to The Rocks is to bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to The Rocks is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J station and arriving at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Barangaroo Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Central Station to The Rocks?

The distance between Central Station and The Rocks is 3 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to The Rocks without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to The Rocks?

The subway from Central Station to Barangaroo Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Station to The Rocks bus from?

Central Station to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J.

Where do I catch the Central Station to The Rocks train from?

Central Station to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Central Station to The Rocks?

The best way to get from Central Station to The Rocks is to bus which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 7 min.

Where does the Central Station to The Rocks bus arrive?

Central Station to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C.

Where does the Central Station to The Rocks train arrive?

Central Station to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Barangaroo Station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4720+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Central Station to The Rocks - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Central Station to The Rocks by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Central Station to Barangaroo StationM1
5 min
$3–5
Line 343 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Campbell St At Foster St to Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St304 / ...
19 min
$1–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C412 / ...
18 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to The Rocks4.4 km
7 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Central Station to The Rocks3 km
35 min
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay StationT8 / ...
7 min
$3–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Central Chalmers Street station to Circular Quay stationL2 / ...
16 min

Central Station to The Rocks by subway

2181Weekly Subways

5 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.5 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Metro operates a subway from Central Station to Barangaroo Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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