Dulwich Hill to Central: Sydney light rail timetable & prices

The Dulwich Hill to Central light rail in Sydney is timetabled to run every 15 minutes. Peak fares cost $3.93 with the Opal system, and off-peak fares cost $2.24.

The Sydney light rail network is a handy way of getting from the inner western suburbs of the city to the CBD. The Dulwich Hill line, in particular, is of interest to visitors.

The Dulwich Hill line is L1 on the Sydney public transport maps, and it stretches from Dulwich Hill to Central Station. On the way, it goes through popular suburbs such as Leichhardt, Glebe and Pyrmont.

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Dulwich Hill to Central light rail timetable

The first Dulwich Hill to Central light rail service of the day departs at 06.00, and the last at 23.00. On Friday nights, there are extra services until 00.00.

Most of the time, there are light rail services operating every 15 minutes on the Dulwich Hill line. However, the frequency increases during the daytime, with trains running every ten minutes – and every eight minutes during the morning commuter peak.

Full timetables can be found at the Transport for New South Wales website.

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Central to Dulwich Hill light rail timetable

The reverse journey, from Central to Dulwich Hill, runs to the same timetable, with the first train of the day departing Central Station at 06.00 and the last at 23.00. Again, there are the extra services on Friday nights.

Dulwich Hill is a primarily residential area, but it has rapidly gentrified in recent years as the Inner West’s cool factor keeps pushing further west. You’ll find plenty of shops, bars and cafés along Marrickville Road.

Dulwich Hill to Central light rail fares

Single fares on the Dulwich Hill line from Dulwich Hill to Central cost $3.93. That’s paying with the Opal system. The price goes down to $2.24 in off-peak periods.

The full journey takes 38 minutes. Be aware that you’ll be quicker if you take the train as the T3 line also passes through Dulwich Hill.

All prices and times are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change in the future.