There are 3 ways to get from Parramatta to Kotara by train, bus, or car
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Parramatta to Kotara by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Kotara is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Kotara is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Kotara. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Joslin St Opp Joslin St Shops via Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby and Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Kotara station. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Kotara Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Parramatta and Kotara is 147 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Kotara without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Parramatta to Kotara, including transfers.
Parramatta to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Parramatta to Kotara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Epping Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Kotara is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Kotara, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Epping Station to Kotara Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Epping Station to Kotara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hornsby to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Parramatta to Kotara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Kotara Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Kotara is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Parramatta to Kotara.
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