There are 7 ways to get from Parramatta to Brisbane by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train
3h 40m$144–498Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 5m$84–257Bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 54m$136–329Drive 900.8 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Brisbanecar 900.8 km
9h 32m$165–238Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
5h 9m$107–404Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
6h 17m$120–402Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
20h 1m$134–208
Parramatta to Brisbane by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Brisbane is to train which costs $80 - $260 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Brisbane is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Brisbane via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Parramatta and Brisbane is 796 km. The road distance is 900.8 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Brisbane without a car is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 14h 54m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Parramatta to Brisbane, including transfers.
Parramatta to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Parramatta to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Brisbane is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 14h 54m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $260 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–250 and the journey takes 13h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Parramatta to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Brisbane is 1h behind Parramatta. It is currently 10:02 PM in Parramatta and 9:02 PM in Brisbane.
Parramatta to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Brisbane is 901 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Parramatta to Brisbane.
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