The average train between Parramatta and Melbourne takes 12h 1m 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 12:53 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 12h 1m. 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 Parramatta station and arriving at Melbourne station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Parramatta to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
Parramatta to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Parramatta and Melbourne is 702.6 km. The road distance is 961 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
