Transport options to campus
Macquarie University is accessible by many forms of transport including the Sydney Metro to Macquarie University Station. We also offer many parking spaces for those travelling to campus by car.
Students, staff, and visitors can access Macquarie campus through the following modes of transport.
Public transport
Macquarie can be easily accessed by public transport. We have our very own Sydney Metro train station on the corner of Herring Road and University Avenue, which is a two-minute walk to campus.
There are several public bus stops within the campus boundary on University Avenue that connect Macquarie to the rest of Sydney.
- Plan your bus and train trips with the Transport for NSW trip planner or download your preferred trip planning app.
- Find out how to get your Opal card so you can use public transport in Sydney.
- If you are a domestic student, you may be eligible to get a student concession card.
Head to the main transport page for more information on how to travel to and from Macquarie University's North Ryde main campus via public transport, car, ride-share services, by bicycle, or on foot.
School of Engineering
The School of Engineering campus is located at 44 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park. You can transport between there and the main campus by:
- Walking: 1.5 km or a 20-25 minute walk from the main campus.
- Train: Catch the Sydney NorthWest Metro to Macquarie University station or Macquarie Park station.
- Bus:
- Transport for NSW operates a regular bus service in both directions (routes: 197, 545, 611, 619, 621, 628, 651, 740, M41, M54) along Waterloo Road. The trip takes approximately four minutes.
- Bus stops are located outside 44 Waterloo Road; at Macquarie University train station, University Avenue, and Balaclava Road.
- Use the Transport for NSW trip planner to plan your travel via public transport to Macquarie.