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

The journey from Domestic Airport to Newtown takes approximately 35 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 15.35 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Domestic Airport to Newtown?

The token fare from Domestic Airport to Newtown 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 Newtown?

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 Newtown?

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

How many stops from Domestic Airport to Newtown?

There are 5 stops between Domestic Airport and Newtown on the T8 Airport & South. The stations are: Domestic Airport, Mascot, Green Square, Redfern.

Domestic Airport To Newtown

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 · T2 Inner West & Leppington ·Platform 7 Towards Leppington

+5 min

Redfern

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Platform 7·underground·T2 Inner West & LeppingtonTowards Leppington

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

Macdonaldtown

+7.1 min

7.1 min · 3.63 km

Newtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

15.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.07 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$102

Auto

A$214

Cab

A$388

Estimates for 15.35 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

Newtown

underground

Newtown, Sydney, Australia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines