The average train between Parramatta and Bankstown takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Parramatta to Bankstown. 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 every 20 minutes between Parramatta and Bankstown. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Parramatta is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Bankstown at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 36m • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Parramatta to Bankstown. However, there are services departing from Parramatta station and arriving at Bankstown station via Lidcombe Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Parramatta to Bankstown train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Parramatta Station.
Parramatta to Bankstown train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Bankstown Station.
The distance between Parramatta and Bankstown is 11.3 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Parramatta Station to Bankstown Station via Lidcombe Station in around 33 min.