The average train between Parramatta and The Rocks takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Parramatta to The Rocks. 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 15 minutes between Parramatta and The Rocks. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parramatta is at 2:16 PM which arrives into The Rocks at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Parramatta to The Rocks. However, there are services departing from Parramatta station and arriving at The Rocks station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Parramatta to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Parramatta Station.
Parramatta to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Circular Quay Station.
The distance between Parramatta and The Rocks is 19.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Parramatta Station to Circular Quay Station via Central Station in around 33 min.