Southwest Link

T3 Bankstown Line closes between Sydenham and Bankstown to prepare for metro conversion work

• Southwest Link bus services start, providing a high frequency bus service between Sydenham and Bankstown stations for 12 months.
• Until 19 October, buses temporarily replace trains between Lidcombe and Bankstown. Yagoona and Birrong stations will be closed and serviced by train replacement buses during this time.
• From 19 October, the new T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line will run between Lidcombe and Bankstown.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line train service introduced from Liverpool to the City via Lidcombe.
• St Peters and Erskineville stations: Now serviced by the T8 Airport & South Line.

Key features of Southwest Link buses

• Fare-free travel: Travel on Southwest Link buses is fare free – no need to tap on and off.
• Three routes: Three dedicated bus routes - SW1, SW2 and SW3 - offering a mix of all-stops and limited stops services.
• High frequency: Frequent services every day from early in the morning until late at night, with a bus every two to four minutes in peak periods.
• Pink buses: Easily recognisable pink buses with plenty of signage to help people get on the right service.

Southwest Link bus services from 30 September 2024

• SW1: Bankstown, then all stations to Sydenham and return
• SW2: Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore, then express to Sydenham and return.
• SW3: Campsie, Canterbury, then express to Sydenham and return

Train replacement bus services between Lidcombe and Bankstown from 30 September 2024

• Until 19 October buses temporarily replace trains between Lidcombe and Bankstown stations for approximately 3 weeks.
• Yagoona and Birrong stations will be closed and serviced by train replacement buses during this time.
• Change at Lidcombe for trains to T1, T2 and T3 trains to City, Parramatta or Redfern.
• Change at Regents Park for T3 trains to Liverpool.
• Travel on these train replacement buses is fare free.

T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line from 19 October 2024

From 19 October, the new T6 Line will run between Lidcombe and Bankstown, stopping at Berala, Regents Park, Birrong and Yagoona.

Regents Park is the main interchange for passengers travelling between Bankstown and Liverpool.

Lidcombe is the main interchange for passengers travelling between Bankstown and the City, Redfern or Parramatta.

Change at Bankstown for Southwest Link buses to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.

Check out the Sydenham Station Guide (pdf 723KB) for details on your local transport options. From Sydenham Station, your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.  
• The new M1 Sydney Metro - enjoy direct services to the City, Victoria Cross (for North Sydney) and Macquarie Park. 
• T4 and T8 trains - access train connections to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Marrickville Station Guide (pdf 718KB) for details on your local transport options. From Marrickville Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - catch the 423 bus to Newtown Station. From there, change for T2 or T3 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Dulwich Hill Station Guide (pdf 703KB) for details on your local transport options. From Dulwich Hill Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown. 
• Light rail - L1 services to Central Station run every 6 minutes in the morning peak and take 37 minutes. 
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - catch the 412 bus to Petersham Station. From there, change for T2 or T3 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Hurlstone Park Station Guide (pdf 889KB) for details on your local transport options. From Hurlstone Park Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown. 
• Metro and trains services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 406 or 418 buses take you to Ashfield Station. From there, change for T2 or T3 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Canterbury Station Guide (pdf 714KB) for details on your local transport options. From Canterbury Station your options include:

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - take the 491 bus to Ashfield Station. From there, change for T2 or T3 trains.
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Campsie Station Guide (pdf 937KB) for details on your local transport options. From Campsie Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 410 or 420 buses take you to Burwood Station. From there, change for T2, T3 or T9 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Belmore Station Guide (pdf 878KB) for details on your local transport options. From Belmore Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 415 bus takes you to Strathfield Station. From there, change for T1, T2, T3 or T9 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Lakemba Station Guide (pdf 858KB) for details on your local transport options. From Lakemba Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 450 bus takes you to Beverley Hills Station. From there, change for T8 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Wiley Park Station Guide (pdf 852KB) for details on your local transport options. From Wiley Park Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 942 bus takes you to Riverwood Station. From there, change for T8 trains. 
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Punchbowl Station Guide (pdf 865KB) for details on your local transport options. From Punchbowl Station your options include: 

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Metro and train services from Sydenham Station - connect at Sydenham to access Sydney Metro services to the City, North Sydney and the Northwest, or T4 and T8 trains to the City, Eastern Suburbs, South and South Coast.
• Bus connections to other train stations - the 940 bus takes you to Riverwood Station. From there, change for T8 trains. 
• Walking and riding – find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Check out the Bankstown Station Guide (pdf 817KB) for details on your local transport options. From Bankstown Station your options include:

• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.
• Train replacement buses - until 19 November buses temporarily replace trains between Lidcombe and Bankstown stations. Change at Lidcombe for T1, T2 and T3 trains to the City, Redfern or Parramatta. Change at Regents Park for T3 trains to Liverpool.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line - from 19 October the new T6 Line will run from Bankstown to Lidcombe, stopping at Yagoona, Birrong, Regents Park and Berala.
• Walking and riding - find bike route maps, riding tips, and sign up for free courses and local events on the Southwest Link riding and walking page. 

Changes include:

• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line train services - services between Liverpool and the City Circle will run via Regents Park and Lidcombe, maintaining a direct service to Sydney CBD for passengers.
• Train replacement buses - until 19 November buses temporarily replace trains between Lidcombe and Bankstown stations. Birrong and Yagoona stations will be closed during this time.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line -  from 19 October the new T6 Line will run from Bankstown to Lidcombe, stopping at Yagoona, Birrong, Regents Park and Berala. Change at Lidcombe for T1, T2 and T3 trains to the City, Redfern or Parramatta. Change at Regents Park for T3 trains to Liverpool.
• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.