The average train between Canberra and Parramatta takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Canberra to Parramatta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Canberra and Parramatta. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canberra is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Parramatta at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Campbelltown Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Parramatta. However, there are services departing from Canberra station and arriving at Parramatta station via Campbelltown Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Canberra to Parramatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Parramatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
The distance between Canberra and Parramatta is 236.8 km. The road distance is 306 km.
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
