There are 5 ways to get from Parramatta to Macquarie by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 14m$48–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 54m$31–56Drive 269.7 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Macquariecar 269.7 km
2h 56m$57–83Train, 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$277–538Bus via Moss Vale
- Take the bus from Glenfield Station, Railway Pde to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 11Sh
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
7h 17m$45–76
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Macquarie is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Bennelong Cr after Goulburn St via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd, Sydney Central Station and City Interchange Plt 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
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 54m.
The distance between Parramatta and Macquarie is 321 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 5h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 5h 14m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 54m.
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 $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Glenfield Station, Railway Pde to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
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 56m to drive from Parramatta to Macquarie.
There are 953+ hotels available in Macquarie.