There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2h 35m$12–20Bus, line 600 bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Hornsbybus Pm11
- Take the bus from Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 600 / ...
4h 23m$40–62Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Cardiff Station to Parramattacar 139.6 km
1h 39m$30–44
Cardiff Station to Parramatta by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta is to train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Station station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via Charlestown, Hornsby Station, Stand C and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Station station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Cardiff Station and Parramatta is 154 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta, including transfers.
Cardiff Station to Parramatta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Cardiff Station to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Station to Parramatta is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Station, NSW, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B, Charlestown, Hornsby Station, Stand C, and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Charlestown to Hornsby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A to Parramatta Station, Stand B3
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff Station to Parramatta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Hornsby station.
Cardiff Station to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Station to Parramatta is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Cardiff Station to Parramatta.
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