The train between Melbourne and Parramatta takes 11h 37m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 once a week between Melbourne and Parramatta. The service departs Melbourne at 7:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Parramatta at 07:27:12. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 37m. 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 11h 37m.
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 twice a week. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 58m.