What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Parramatta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B3 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Parramatta?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Parramatta Wharf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Parramatta?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Parramatta Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Parramatta?

The distance between Sydney and Parramatta is 23 km. The road distance is 23.6 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Parramatta without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Parramatta?

The train from Central Station to Parramatta Station takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Parramatta bus from?

Sydney to Parramatta bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Parramatta train from?

Sydney to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Parramatta?

The best way to get from Sydney to Parramatta is to train which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Sydney to Parramatta bus arrive?

Sydney to Parramatta bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B3.

Where does the Sydney to Parramatta train arrive?

Sydney to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Parramatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Parramatta is 24 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Sydney to Parramatta.

Where can I stay near Parramatta?

There are 4573+ hotels available in Parramatta.

Sydney to Parramatta - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Parramatta by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
25 min
$4–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 52
1h 4m
$3–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Parramatta Wharfferry F3
1h 15m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Parramattataxi 23.6 km
20 min
$70–85
Drive 23.6 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Parramattacar 23.6 km
20 min
$5–7

Sydney to Parramatta by train

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Distance: 23.2 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Parramatta Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Sydney Trains also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.

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