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Getting to Parramatta Square
How can I commute to Parramatta Square?
Trains, buses and the Parramatta
RiverCat provide flexibility and choice in public transport, while major road connections, ample parking and an expanding cycle network offers convenient private transport options.
Train
There are connections directly into the western concourse of Parramatta Station, which links you to locations all around metro Sydney. It is approximately a 30-minute ride from Sydney’s Town Hall to Parramatta. There are also stations at nearby Harris Park and Westmead.
Bus
Numerous bus services operate to and from Parramatta Bus Interchange on Smith Street, which is directly adjacent to Parramatta Station. Bus routes connect Parramatta with Sydney destinations such as Castle Hill, Hornsby, Ryde, Strathfield and Sydney City Centre. The following bus routes are available:
No. N60 – Operates from Town Hall Station
No. 550 – Operates from Macquarie Park
City Shuttle Bus
The Parramatta Shuttle Bus (formerly The Loop) is a fast, free transport solution, which operates on a continuous loop starting from George Street near Centenary Square. The service runs every 10 minutes, 7 days a week and takes 25 minutes to complete. Highlights along the route include Parramatta Wharf, Phillip Street and O’Connell Street. Just look out for the bright green bus!
Ferry
The Parramatta River Ferry terminal is a 10-minute walk from Parramatta Square and is located at the end of the Parramatta River. Ferries run from Circular Quay to Parramatta and can be completed in under an hour.
Route F3 – From Circular Quay to Parramatta Wharf
Bike
To cater to the growing demand of cyclists, Parramatta Square includes End-of-Trip facilities at the basement mezzanine accessible via Darcy Street. There are multiple bike paths available for easy access to and from Parramatta Square.
Parramatta Valley Cycleway - 18kmtrack from Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park, starting at Morrison Bay Park in Ryde, through to Ermington Nature Reserve and along the river foreshore to the Parramatta CBD
Subiaco Creek Link - a new high-quality 20km riverfront path away from traffic between Parramatta Park and Sydney Olympic Park
Car
Access to Parramatta Square by car could not be easier from the M4 Western Motorway. There are parking stations around Parramatta, many of which offer pre-booking discounts. There are also free street parking spots in the city. The closest car parks are:
Secure Parking, 17 Wentworth Street
Secure Parking - Lang Centre Car Park, 132 Marsden Street
Wilson Parking, 1 Fitzwilliam Street TAXI
‘Kiss and Ride’ and ride-share (Uber / Taxi) drop off points are provided along the southern entrances of 4 Parramatta Square and 6 & 8 Parramatta Square on Darcy Street. These are within close proximity to the Parramatta Bus Interchange and Parramatta Station.
Future Transport Upgrades
NSW Government’s commitment to enhancing the connectivity of east and west Sydney is underpinned in its investment to cater for increased efficiency and improved commute times, making Parramatta the best connected workplace in Sydney.
Light Rail
The $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail, which will run down Macquarie Street on its way through the CBD, is scheduled for completion in 2023. in line with the completion of the Parramatta Square development. Construction on Macquarie Street is underway.
Heavy Rail
Direct connection to the $15-billion Sydney Metro West connection –Sydney’s newest underground metro railway, the Metro West connection will provide a 20-minute commute from Parramatta to the Sydney CBD.
PARRAMATTA CIVIC LINK ( HORWOOD PLACE WORKS )
City of Parramatta Council are currently developing a pedestrianised and cyclable Civic Link, which extends across four city blocks through the heart of the Parramatta CBD, connecting Parramatta Square and the transport interchange to River Square, the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) and the broader foreshore precinct. The Civic Link will create a vibrant, new public space and link key destinations, plus the rich network of laneways and small spaces in Parramatta.
To find public transport routes to Parramatta.
transportnsw.info
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