Railway Square, Sydney

Name: Railway Square
Address: Sydney, Australia

#219 among attractions in Sydney

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Railway Square is a plaza at the southern end of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia, formed by the confluence of Broadway, Lee Street, Pitt Street and George Street. The square itself is a very busy intersection and is the site of a large bus terminus. The University of Technology, Central railway station and the now-closed Kent Brewery are adjacent to Railway Square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°52'58"S, 151°12'14"E

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South Sydney (Haymarket)Sydney Australia

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Railway Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castlereagh Street, Central Park, World Square, Paddy's Markets.

~1540 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Castlereagh Street, Sydney
8 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, Castlereagh Street is a vibrant shopping district that beckons to both high-end fashion aficionados and casual shoppers alike. This iconic thoroughfare is synonymous with luxury, hosting a plethora of prestigious...
~1100 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
6 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
World Square, Sydney
11 min walk • World Square is a large shopping centre and urban development in the Sydney Central Business District. It fills an entire Sydney city block, bounded by George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Streets, on what was a small hill called Brickfield Hill.
~1170 ftN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Paddy's Markets, Sydney
6 min walk • Paddy's Markets, located in the bustling Haymarket area of Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant destination that offers a diverse shopping experience to locals and tourists alike. Known for its wide array of stalls, the market features everything from fresh produce...
~1170 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market City, Sydney
6 min walk • Market City is a shopping centre in Haymarket in the southern end of the Sydney Central Business District.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
10 min walk • The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney, the others being the historic Sydney Observatory at Observatory Hill, and the newer Museums Discovery Centre at Castle Hill.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, Sydney
11 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady is a heritage-listed former Anglican church and now Greek Orthodox cathedral located at 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The church was designed by Edmund Blacket and the rectory was designed by John Burcham Clamp and built from 1848.
~450 ftNE
Church
Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney
3 min walk • Christ Church St Laurence is an Anglican church located at 814 George Street, near Central railway station and Haymarket, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1780 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
9 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.
0.4 miN
Skyscraper
Latitude, Sydney
12 min walk • Latitude is a skyscraper in Sydney's CBD, part of the World Square complex bounded by George, Goulburn, Liverpool and Pitt Streets in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Greg Crone, Latitude stands at a height of 222 m.
~1350 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
7 min walk • The Capitol Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre located at 3-15 Campbell Street, Haymarket, in the Sydney central business district, Australia. It was designed by Henry Eli White and John Eberson and built from 1893 to 1928. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Railway Square?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney (3 min walk), Railway Square road overbridge, Sydney (3 min walk), The Goods Line, Sydney (4 min walk), UTS Library, Sydney (5 min walk).

How to get to Railway Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Railway Square:

Bus

Stand J, Central Station, Railway Square • Lines: 431, 433, 438 (1 min walk)
Stand M, Central Station, Railway Square • Lines: 300, 431, 433 (2 min walk)

Train

Central (4 min walk)
Museum (15 min walk)

Light rail

Haymarket • Lines: L2, L3 (4 min walk)
Central • Lines: L1 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Pyrmont Bay Wharf • Lines: F4, Ferry (28 min walk)
Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (30 min walk)