Kings Cross railway station, Sydney
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For other stations named King's Cross, see King's Cross station (disambiguation).
Kings Cross
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| Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line | |
| Station code | KSX |
| Suburb | Potts Point |
| Street(s) | Victoria Street |
| Distance from Central Station | 3.41 km |
| Altitude (above sea level) | ? m |
| Types of stopping trains | Suburban all stops Suburban limited stops Intercity (peak hours only) |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Platform arrangement | 1 Island |
| Type of station | Underground |
| Ticket barriers | Yes |
| Transfers available | Bus |
| Disabled access |
Yes |
| Station facilities | Link |
Kings Cross railway station is an underground railway station in Sydney, Australia. The station is on the Eastern Suburbs line, one of the Sydney underground railways. It serves the busy Kings Cross area, which is the densest residential area in Australia. Kings Cross is well-known as the location of Sydney's red-light district.
The station was opened in 1979 upon the completion of the eastern suburbs line.
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[edit] Platforms and services
The station is served by six to eight trains per hour each way, with additional trains during weekday peak hours.
| Platform | Line | Stopping Pattern | Notes |
| Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line | all stations and limited stops services to Hurstville, Mortdale, Sutherland, Cronulla, and Waterfall via Central | intercity services to Thirroul and Port Kembla operate during peak hours | |
| Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line | all stations services to Bondi Junction | intercity services to Bondi Junction from Thirroul and Port Kembla operate during peak hours |
[edit] Transport links
Outbound bus services:
- 200 - Bondi Junction via Edgecliff
- 311 - Circular Quay via Elizabeth Bay and Woolloomooloo
- 323 - Dover Heights via Edgecliff, New South Head Road
- 324 - Watsons Bay via Edgecliff, New South Head Road
- 325 - Watsons Bay via Edgecliff, New South Head Road
- 326 - Bondi Junction via Edgecliff, Victoria Road
- 327 - Bondi Junction via Darling Point, Edgecliff, Victoria Road
Inbound bus services:
- 200 - Chatswood via City, Sydney Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, St Leonards, Artarmon
- 311 - Central Station via Darlinghurst, Oxford Street
- 323 - Sydney Circular Quay via Elizabeth Street
- 324 - Sydney Circular Quay via Elizabeth Street
- 325 - Sydney Circular Quay via Elizabeth Street
- 326 - Sydney Circular Quay via Elizabeth Street
- 327 - Sydney Circular Quay via Elizabeth Street
[edit] Trackplan
[edit] Neighbouring stations
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| Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line |
towards Bondi Junction
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Coordinates: 33°52′29″S 151°13′21″E / 33.87468°S 151.22242°E