South Coast Train Timetable: What Changes on November 15

The new timetable adds services between Wollongong and Sydney, while changing city termini, stops and airport connections.

Travel & PlacesOctober 16, 20263 min readHow Sureno writes this

The short version

From November 15, South Coast passengers are scheduled to receive more than 200 extra services per week. Peak trains between Wollongong and Sydney will rise from three to four each hour. ¹
Outside peak periods and on weekends, trains are expected to run every 30 minutes on average. ¹
South Coast trains will skip Wolli Creek and finish at Central rather than Bondi Junction, changing airport and eastern-suburb connections. ¹
Airport passengers can travel to Central and transfer to an Airport line service, or use a route involving two changes. ¹²
Transport for NSW recommends checking Trip Planner for the new timetable before setting off. ¹

When do the South Coast train changes start?

The revised timetable is scheduled to take effect on November 15, 2026. It covers South Coast services and changes on parts of Sydney’s train network. ¹²

For South Coast passengers, the main differences are more frequent trains and altered stops and connections in Sydney. The supplied reports do not contain a full list of departures for every station, so passengers should use Transport for NSW’s Trip Planner to check their journey. ¹

How often will trains run between Wollongong and Sydney?

During peak periods, the number of trains per hour between Wollongong and Sydney is planned to increase from three to four. At other times, including weekends, the average interval is expected to be 30 minutes. ¹

The change adds more than 200 services a week across the South Coast timetable. The reports do not specify every departure time, so the frequency figures should not be treated as a station-by-station schedule. ¹

Will the journey to Sydney take longer?

Some passengers will face longer trips under the new timetable. The reports describe extra journey time as part of the change, but do not give a specific increase for every South Coast route. ¹²

A reported increase of as much as 14 minutes concerns T4 services between Waterfall and central Sydney. It is not a stated increase for all South Coast journeys. ² Check the planned time for your own trip.

How will South Coast passengers get to Sydney Airport?

The new pattern removes Wolli Creek as a stop for South Coast trains. Airport-bound passengers could change at Sutherland or Hurstville and make another transfer at Wolli Creek, or continue to Central and take an Airport line train in the opposite direction. ¹

The reports do not compare the travel times of these options. The suitable route will depend on where and when a passenger starts, so check Trip Planner before travelling. ¹

Where will South Coast trains stop in Sydney?

South Coast trains are set to end at Central instead of continuing to Bondi Junction, and they will pass Wolli Creek without stopping. ¹

The revised pattern includes a stop at Sydenham, where passengers can connect with Metro services heading to Sydney’s north-west. The report also refers to a future Metro extension towards Bankstown but does not say when it will open. ¹

What should passengers check before travelling?

Use Transport for NSW’s Trip Planner to check the new route, departure and transfer details for your particular trip. The agency has advised passengers to consult the planner before travelling. ¹

This is particularly relevant for airport journeys, which may involve a different stop or more than one change. The reports describe the broad network changes, not the best connection or exact travel time for every passenger.

What we don't know yet

Exact new journey times for individual South Coast stations are not provided in the supplied reports.
The supplied material does not include the full timetable or all station stopping patterns.
No opening date is given for the Bankstown Metro extension mentioned in connection with Sydenham.

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Questions people ask

Are there more South Coast trains from November 2026?

Yes. From November 15, passengers are due to receive more than 200 additional weekly services. Peak trains between Wollongong and Sydney are planned to increase from three to four per hour. ¹

How often will South Coast trains run on weekends?

The reported timetable provides for weekend and off-peak trains to run every 30 minutes on average. Check Trip Planner for a specific station and departure. ¹

Do South Coast trains still stop at Wolli Creek?

No. The new pattern has South Coast trains pass Wolli Creek without stopping. Airport passengers may need to change trains or go to Central and transfer to an Airport line service. ¹

Will South Coast trains still go to Bondi Junction?

No. The reported change is for South Coast trains to finish at Central rather than continue to Bondi Junction. The supplied sources do not set out the onward route for every Bondi Junction passenger. ¹

Where can I check the new South Coast train timetable?

Transport for NSW advises passengers to check Trip Planner before travelling. It can help confirm the stops and transfers for a particular trip under the revised timetable. ¹

Sources

Overhaul means more South Coast rail services but longer trips — abc.net.au, 2026-10-14
Longer trip times the price of extra train services in timetable shake-up — The Sydney Morning Herald, 2026-10-14

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