How to get from City Centre to Cardiff by train?

From City Centre to Cardiff by train

To get from City Centre to Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW), take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the CCN train from Central Station station to Cardiff Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$9.84. The train schedule from City Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Cardiff on the Moovit app.

156minA$9.84
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - CCN
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station Cardiff Station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Station
    ID 228520
    137 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From City Centre to Cardiff by light rail and train

To get from City Centre to Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW), take the L2 light rail from QVB Light Rail station to Central Chalmers Street Light Rail station. Next, take the CCN train from Central Station station to Cardiff Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$11.04. The train schedule from City Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Cardiff on the Moovit app.

157minA$11.04
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L2
Train - CCN
Leaves from QVB Light Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    QVB Light Rail
    ID 2000456
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L2
    Wait for light rail
    L2
    Randwick
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Central Chalmers Street Light Rail
    ID 2000447
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cardiff Station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Station
    ID 228520
    137 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from City Centre to Cardiff

The distance between City Centre, Cardiff (NSW) and Cardiff, Cardiff (NSW) is approximately 156.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from City Centre to Cardiff by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cardiff (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from City Centre to Cardiff

To check the train schedule from City Centre to Cardiff using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (City Centre) and destination (Cardiff), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

Related Routes

From City Centre to Cardiff by light rail and train

To get from City Centre to Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW), take the L2 light rail from QVB Light Rail station to Central Chalmers Street Light Rail station. Next, take the CCN train from Central Station station to Cardiff Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$11.04. The train schedule from City Centre may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Cardiff on the Moovit app.

157minA$11.04
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L2
Train - CCN
Leaves from QVB Light Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    QVB Light Rail
    ID 2000456
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L2
    Wait for light rail
    L2
    Randwick
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Central Chalmers Street Light Rail
    ID 2000447
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cardiff Station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Station
    ID 228520
    137 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from City Centre to Cardiff?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line CCN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from City Centre to Cardiff?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Light Rail line L2, Train line CCN.

  • Is there a direct train between City Centre and Cardiff?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from City Centre to Cardiff?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station station near City Centre in Sydney to Macarthur station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Macarthur station near Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from City Centre to Cardiff by train?

    The total travel time between City Centre in Sydney and Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW) by train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near City Centre to get to Cardiff?

    Get on the T8 train from the St James Station station near City Centre in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between City Centre and Cardiff?

    Get off the train at the Macarthur station, which is closest to Cardiff in Cardiff (NSW).

  • How much is the train fare from City Centre to Cardiff?

    The ride from City Centre to Cardiff costs A$9.84.

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