How long does it take from Erskineville to Parramatta by metro?

The journey from Erskineville to Parramatta takes approximately 28 minutes by Sydney Metro & Trains, covering 11.27 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Erskineville to Parramatta?

The token fare from Erskineville to Parramatta is A$4. With a smart card the fare is A$4 (save A$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's A$4.

Which platform at Erskineville for Parramatta?

At Erskineville, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Bondi Junction. Look for the electronic board showing "Bondi Junction".

What is the last train from Erskineville to Parramatta?

The last train from Erskineville towards Bondi Junction departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Parramatta back towards Erskineville departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Erskineville to Parramatta?

There are 4 stops between Erskineville and Parramatta on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra. The stations are: Erskineville, Redfern.

Erskineville To Parramatta

ShortestShortest Route

Erskineville

Platform 2·underground·T4 Eastern Suburbs & IllawarraTowards Bondi Junction

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Redfern

yellow interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.7 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Redfern — 5 min

Platform 3 · T1 North Shore & Western ·Platform 1 Towards Berowra

+5 min

Redfern

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·T1 North Shore & WesternTowards Berowra

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Strathfield

orange interchange

+5.68 min

5.68 min · 2.85 km

Lidcombe

+11.38 min

5.7 min · 2.86 km

Parramatta

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.57 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

11.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Erskineville	05:00	23:00	Towards Bondi Junction
Parramatta	05:00	23:00	Towards Erskineville

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

A$4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

A$4

Save A$0 per ride

Use your Sydney Metro & Trains smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.70 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

A$4

Bike

A$78

Auto

A$166

Cab

A$298

Estimates for 11.27 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Erskineville

underground

Erskineville, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Parramatta

underground

Parramatta, Sydney, Australia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines