The average train between Parramatta and Canberra takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Parramatta to Canberra. 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 Parramatta and Canberra. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Parramatta is at 5:07 PM which arrives into Canberra at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Glenfield Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parramatta to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Parramatta station and arriving at Canberra station via Canberra Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Parramatta to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Campbelltown Station.
Parramatta to Canberra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Canberra Station.
The distance between Parramatta and Canberra is 236.8 km. The road distance is 306 km.
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
