How long does it take from Sydenham to Strathfield by metro?

The journey from Sydenham to Strathfield takes approximately 22 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 8.24 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sydenham to Strathfield?

The token fare from Sydenham to Strathfield 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 Sydenham for Strathfield?

At Sydenham, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bondi Junction. Look for the electronic board showing "Bondi Junction".

What is the last train from Sydenham to Strathfield?

The last train from Sydenham towards Bondi Junction departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Strathfield back towards Sydenham departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Sydenham to Strathfield?

There are 3 stops between Sydenham and Strathfield on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra. The stations are: Sydenham, Erskineville, Redfern.

Sydenham To Strathfield

ShortestShortest Route

Sydenham

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

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

Erskineville

+5.39 min

5.39 min · 2.69 km

Redfern

yellow interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.39 km

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

interchange Redfern — 5 min

Platform 3 · T1 North Shore & Western ·Platform 1 Towards Berowra

+5 min

Redfern

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·T1 North Shore & WesternTowards Berowra

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

Strathfield

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.85 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sydenham	05:00	00:30	Towards Bondi Junction
Strathfield	05:00	00:30	Towards Sydenham

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

1.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$60

Auto

A$128

Cab

A$232

Estimates for 8.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

TallawongSydenham

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

BerowraPenrith

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

Bondi JunctionCronulla

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

CentralMacarthur

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra

Departure station

Sydenham

underground

Sydenham, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Sydenham exit 1· Sydenham area♿

Sydenham exit 2· Sydenham area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Strathfield

underground

Strathfield, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Strathfield exit 1· Strathfield♿

Strathfield exit 2· Strathfield♿

Strathfield exit 3· Strathfield♿

Strathfield exit 4· Strathfield♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access