There are 3 ways to get from Parramatta to Waratah by train, bus, or car
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Parramatta to Waratah by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Waratah is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Waratah is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Turton Rd At Tinonee Rd via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Parramatta and Waratah is 158 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Waratah without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Parramatta to Waratah, including transfers.
Parramatta to Waratah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Parramatta to Waratah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Epping Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Waratah is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Waratah, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Waratah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd.
Parramatta to Waratah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Waratah is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Parramatta to Waratah.
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