How long does it take from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross by metro?

The journey from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross takes approximately 43 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 18.85 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross?

The token fare from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross is A$4. With a smart card the fare is A$4 (save A$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's A$4.

Which platform at Domestic Airport for Kings Cross?

At Domestic Airport, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Central. Look for the electronic board showing "Central".

What is the last train from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross?

The last train from Domestic Airport towards Central departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kings Cross back towards Domestic Airport departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Domestic Airport to Kings Cross?

There are 7 stops between Domestic Airport and Kings Cross on the T8 Airport & South. The stations are: Domestic Airport, Mascot, Green Square, Redfern.

Domestic Airport To Kings Cross

ShortestShortest Route

Domestic Airport

Platform 2·underground·T8 Airport & SouthTowards Central

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Mascot

+5.39 min

5.39 min · 2.69 km

Green Square

+10.8 min

5.41 min · 2.7 km

Redfern

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Arrive Platform 5·underground8.08 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Redfern — 5 min

Platform 5 · T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra ·Platform 3 Towards Bondi Junction

+5 min

Redfern

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Platform 3·underground·T4 Eastern Suburbs & IllawarraTowards Bondi Junction

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Central

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+5.39 min

5.39 min · 2.69 km

Town Hall

yellow interchange

+10.78 min

5.39 min · 2.69 km

Martin Place

aqua interchange

+16.17 min

5.39 min · 2.69 km

Kings Cross

Arrive Platform 2·underground10.77 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

18.85 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Domestic Airport	05:00	23:00	Towards Central
Kings Cross	05:00	23:00	Towards Domestic Airport

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

A$4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Use your Sydney Metro & Trains smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~75 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$124

Auto

A$256

Cab

A$464

Estimates for 18.85 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Bondi JunctionCronulla

T8 Airport & South

CentralMacarthur

T8 Airport & South

Departure station

Domestic Airport

underground

Domestic Airport, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Kings Cross

underground

Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines