There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from International Airport Station to Central StationT8
- Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta StationBmt
40 min$22–30Drive 25.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta25.5 km
21 min$5–7Line 420 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E420
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Parramatta StationT2 / ...
1h 13m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta25.5 km
21 min$65–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Parramatta25.5 km
21 minTrain, bus
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Padstow StationT8
- Take the bus from Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1M91
1h 34m$23–29
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Parramatta is 31 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta is 26 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Parramatta.
There are 4140+ hotels available in Parramatta.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from International Airport Station to Parramatta Station via Central Station in around 40 min.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from International Airport Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
Train from Central Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
Train from Burwood Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
Train from International Airport Station to Padstow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Parramatta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









