There are 4 ways to get from Parramatta to Rydal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Rydal Stationtrain 427
2h 18m$9–150Bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2703
3h 40m$16–24Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Rydalcar 138.5 km
2h$25–36Train via Westmead Hospital, North West Twy
- Take the train from Westmead Station to Rydal Stationtrain Bmt
3h 46m$13–19
Parramatta to Rydal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Rydal is to train via Westmead Hospital, North West Twy which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Rydal is to drive which takes 2h and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Rydal station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St and arriving at Bathurst St Opp Rydal Station via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parramatta Station station and arriving at Rydal Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Parramatta and Rydal is 158 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Rydal without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $9 - $150.
The train from Parramatta Station to Rydal Station takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Parramatta to Rydal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St.
Parramatta to Rydal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Parramatta Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Rydal is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $9 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Rydal, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Parramatta Station to Rydal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Intercity Trains also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 once a week. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Parramatta Station to Rydal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $25–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Rydal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Westmead Station to Rydal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Rydal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Parramatta to Rydal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Rydal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Rydal is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Parramatta to Rydal.
There are 87+ hotels available in Rydal.







