The average train between Parramatta and Melbourne takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Parramatta to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Parramatta is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Parramatta to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross station via Southern Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Parramatta to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Parramatta to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Parramatta and Melbourne is 702.6 km. The road distance is 842 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
