T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line bus replacement services due to trackwork.

From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 29 June, buses will replace trains on the T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line due to Sydney Metro construction works. During this time, the following replacement bus routes will run between Bankstown and Lidcombe.

• 8T6: Bankstown, all stations to Lidcombe and return
• 8AT6:Bankstown, express to Lidcombe and return

Replacement bus services will be fare free - no need to tap on and off.

On weekdays:

8T6 services will run up to every 8 minutes between Bankstown, Yagoona, Birrong, Regents Park, Berala and Lidcombe.
8AT6 services will run up to every 8 minutes between Bankstown and Lidcombe.

On weekends:

8T6 services will run every 15 minutes between Bankstown, Yagoona, Birrong, Regents Park, Berala and Lidcombe.
8AT6 services will run every 15 minutes between Bankstown and Lidcombe.

Southwest Link bus services will run as normal between Sydenham and Bankstown.

Other transport connections

• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line trains will continue to run between Liverpool and the City via Lidcombe.
• Change at Lidcombe for T1, T2 or T3 trains towards the City or Parramatta.
• Change at Regents Park for T3 trains towards Liverpool.
• Change at Bankstown for Southwest Link bus services towards Sydenham.

The T3 Bankstown Line is closed until 2026 between Sydenham and Bankstown while the line is upgraded to metro standards.

• Southwest Link buses provide a free, high frequency service between Sydenham and Bankstown, helping you get to where you need to go during this time.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line runs from Liverpool to the City via Lidcombe.
• St Peters and Erskineville stations are 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

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

Alternate transport options during the T3 Bankstown Line closure

Southwest Link buses are part of an integrated transport plan of alternate transport options available to help get you where you need to go during the T3 Bankstown Line conversion works.

You can choose from various options, including:

• Southwest Link buses
• Metro turn-up-and-go services at Sydenham
• Local buses
• Trains
• Light rail
• Cycling and walking routes

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 723KB) 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 Station Guide (pdf 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 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 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 723KB) 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 - 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.
• Coming soon: T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line - we will share further details about the new T6 Line when available.
• 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 - buses temporarily replace trains between Lidcombe and Bankstown stations. Birrong and Yagoona stations will be closed during this time.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line - From 27 April to 29 June 2025, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Lidcombe due to metro construction works. Find more information here.
• 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.
• Frequent Southwest Link buses - connect to stations between Sydenham and Bankstown.