The average train between Melbourne and Parramatta takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Parramatta. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Parramatta at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Parramatta. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Parramatta station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Melbourne to Parramatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Parramatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Parramatta is 702.6 km. The road distance is 961 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
