How long does it take from Green Square to Kings Cross by metro?

The journey from Green Square to Kings Cross takes approximately 32 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 13.46 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Green Square to Kings Cross?

The token fare from Green Square 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 Green Square for Kings Cross?

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

What is the last train from Green Square to Kings Cross?

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

How many stops from Green Square to Kings Cross?

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

Green Square To Kings Cross

ShortestShortest Route

Green Square

Platform 2·underground·T8 Airport & SouthTowards Central

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

Redfern

yellow interchangeblue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground2.69 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

yellow interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

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

32 min

Total time

stops

13.46 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Green Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Central
Kings Cross	05:00	23:00	Towards Green Square

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

1.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$90

Auto

A$192

Cab

A$346

Estimates for 13.46 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

Green Square

underground

Green Square, 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