Dapto railway station

Dapto
South Coast Line
Station code DAP
Town Dapto
Street(s) Station Street
Distance from Central Station 95.05 km
Altitude (above sea level) ? m
Types of stopping trains Intercity
Number of platforms 3
Number of tracks 3
Platform arrangement 2 Side
1 Dock
Type of station Ground
Ticket barriers No
Transfers available Train
Bus
Disabled access Yes (Assisted)
Station facilities Link

Dapto is a CityRail railway station on the South Coast railway line. It serves the suburb of Dapto the southernmost suburb of Wollongong. The original Dapto railway station was constructed in 1880. In November 2000, it was added to the state heritage list.[1]

The station has three platforms; two side platforms and a dock platform for terminating trains. Many trains from Sydney terminate at this station, as well as a limited number of electric and diesel services from Kiama and Bomaderry. Until 2001, it was the end point for electric trains on the line. Today the electric wires extend to Kiama.

Contents

Platforms and services

Platform Line Stopping Pattern Notes
South Coast Line Intercity services to Kiama. Peak Intercity services to Bomaderry. Accessed via walking over rail crossing
South Coast Line Terminating services from Bomaderry; Intercity services to Wollongong and Sydney Terminal. Main platform attached to station
South Coast Line Terminating services; Intercity services to Wollongong and Sydney Terminal. Terminating Dock Platform

Transport links

Premier Illawarra runs two routes to and from Dapto railway station:

Other information

The Railway Line serves as a suburb border line of Dapto and Horsley. It is also the main entry point to Horsley and Dapto.

Image gallery

Station layout map

Neighbouring stations

Preceding station   CityRail   Following station
South Coast Line
towards Central

References