There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta by train, bus, night bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended option
Train • 39 min
Cheapest option
Bus, night bus • 1h 30m
5 alternative options
Line 420 bus, train • 1h 9m
Taxi • 24 min
Drive • 24 min
Shuttle • 24 min
Towncar • 24 min
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $85 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Parramatta is 31 km. The road distance is 25.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $21 - $28.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B2.
- Distance: 31.4 km
- Duration: 39 min
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta via Central Station in around 39 min.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from International Airport Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18 - $21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/
- Adult one-way
- $18 - $21
Train from Central Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/
- Adult one-way
- $3 - $7
Train from Burwood Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/
- Adult one-way
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- customerserviceNSW@transitsystems.com.au
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $5
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $16 - $23
- Advantage
- $12 - $18
- Flexible
- $4 - $7
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $22
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Night bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Night bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Schedules at
- https://cdcbus.com.au/travel-info/timetables-and-maps/upper-mid-and-lower-blue-mountains-bus-timetables-om-region-8/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $85 - $110
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61481 700 500
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
St George Cabs
- Phone
- 312166
- Website
- stgeorgecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
Premier Cabs
- Phone
- 13 10 17
- Website
- premiercabs.com.au
Legion Cabs
- Phone
- 131451
- Website
- legioncabs.com.au
GM Cabs
- Phone
- 131001
- Website
- gmcabs.com.au
13MaxiCabs
- Phone
- +61412093850
- Website
- 13maxicabs.com
13Cabs Maxi
- Phone
- +61 4 7862 0131
- Website
- 13cabsmaxi.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Sydney Airport to Parramatta
- Estimated price
- $15 - $120
Towncar from Sydney Airport to Parramatta
- Estimated price
- $55 - $190
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