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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta River is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Parramatta River is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Parramatta River?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Day St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Parramatta River?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Parramatta River?

The distance between Sydney and Parramatta River is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Parramatta River without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Parramatta River bus from?

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

Where does the Sydney to Parramatta River bus arrive?

Sydney to Parramatta River bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd Before Day St station.

Where can I stay near Parramatta River?

There are 5163+ hotels available in Parramatta River.

Sydney to Parramatta River - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Parramatta River by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
9 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 505 / ...
9 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Parramatta Rivertaxi 7.1 km
8 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney to Parramatta Riverwalk 7.8 km
1h 32m

Sydney to Parramatta River by ferry

436Weekly Ferries

9 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd Before Day St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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