There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Macquarie by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 47m$46–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 53m$35–70Drive 269.7 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Macquariecar 269.7 km
2h 55m$49–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 27m$254–487Bus via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 54m$60–118
Parramatta to Macquarie by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie is to train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Bennelong Cr after Goulburn St via City Interchange Plt 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Parramatta and Macquarie is 318 km. The road distance is 269.7 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Parramatta to Macquarie, including transfers.
Parramatta to Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Parramatta to Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Macquarie, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Parramatta to Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Macquarie is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Parramatta to Macquarie.
There are 928+ hotels available in Macquarie.