Both the Parramatta Light Rail services and the walking and bike path allow commuters to better connect with key locations across Greater Parramatta including:
- Parramatta CBD including Church Street Dining Precinct and CommBank Stadium.
Western Sydney University South, City and Westmead Campuses.
Westmead Health Precinct.
This increase in services will ensure that, by 2026, you could be one of around 28,000 people expected to use the Parramatta Light Rail every day, with an estimated 130,000 people living within walking distance of the 16 light rail stops.
By 2026, you could be one of around 28,000 people expected to use the Parramatta Light Rail every day, with an estimated 130,000 people living within walking distance of the 16 light rail stops.
Parramatta Light Rail benefits to commuters
Parramatta Light Rail offers commuters:
- 16 new stops with ramp access, hearing loops, network maps and electronic displays indicating when the next service will arrive.
- Regular services from 5am to 1am, initial services every 9 minutes between 7am and 7pm; every 12 minutes between 5am and 7am; and every 16 minutes between 11pm and 1am.
- Integrated NSW Opal card ticketing.
- Modern and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles that can carry up to 400 passengers and include wheelchair spaces and bike racks on board.
New walking and bike riding path
In addition to Parramatta Light Rail services, commuters can now use the new 5.7km shared walking and bike riding path between Carlingford and Parramatta.
We recommend trying out the path, not just because it offers a great form of exercise, but it's also good for the environment too.
Commuter advice for key destinations in Greater Parramatta
Parramatta Light Rail and the new walking and bike path benefit every commuter heading to destinations and precincts in Greater Parramatta.
To make the most of the developments, we recommend:
Plan ahead
To help you plan ahead, we suggest using our Trip Planner on Transportnsw.info and public transport apps, they provide:
- real-time service updates
- detailed service information
- walking and cycling distances
- accessibility details.
Find the real-time public transport app that best suits you.
Prioritise public transport
Aside from offering convenient, direct ways for your commute, the cost of catching public transport is generally cheaper than driving.
The average commute by public transport also has a carbon footprint 9 times lower than the same commute by car.
Use our Trip Planner to help plan your public transport journey.
Walk or ride your bike for all or some of your journey
Walking or riding your bike as part of your daily commute is a great way to improve and maintain your physical health and mental well-being. You can also travel with your bike on the train, light rail and ferry when there is space available.
End of Trip facilities and Bicycle parking are widely available. Check out the map for locations.
For information on bicycle connections and suggested cycling, see the Cycleway Finder App.
Paying for your public transport fare is easier than ever
Use an Opal Card, contactless card or linked devise to access Opal benefits. Remember to use the same card or linked device for all your trips to access benefits.
Benefits include:
- daily and weekly caps
- transfer discounts
- off-peak discounts.
Visit the Opal website for more information.
Destinations
We recommend using the light rail services to get to Parramatta's dining, entertainment and retail offerings.
It also connects you to Parramatta and Westmead stations, providing access to train, ferry and bus services across Greater Sydney.
With services now running between 5am and 1am, 7 days a week, we suggest leaving the car at home and hopping on the light rail instead.
Light rail now servicing Westmead Health Precinct
Parramatta Light Rail now stops at Westmead Hospital and Westmead Children's Hospital.
Running between Carlingford and Westmead, the Light Rail also provides connections to Westmead and Parramatta stations, Parramatta North and CBD.
Westmead Station and the Westmead T-Way Interchange is a short walk to Westmead Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Westmead Private Hospital providing quick and easy travel choices via rail, buses and the light rail to key destinations including:
- Parramatta
- Blacktown
- Western Sydney
- Sydney CBD.
We recommend using these new services for your commute, day or night, instead of relying on a car.
Facilities
If you ride on your commute, we suggest using the End of Trip facilities and Bicycle parking located within the Westmead Health Precinct. There's over 100 bike racks available to staff and visitors.
More information
You can also learn more about the Westmead Health Precinct Sustainable Travel Journey Guide.
For information on bicycle connections and suggested cycling routes to and from Westmead, see the Cycleway Finder App.
Starting your new trip journey to Westmead Health Precinct?
Download this flyer for tips and information to get you started. (PDF 3.23MB)
Don’t take our word for it, check out commuter Bharat’s story (PDF 685.39KB) and how he uses public transport for his journey to work.
Above: A map showing the transport options in the Westmead Health Precinct.
Light Rail now services Western Sydney University’s South, City and Westmead Campuses
Parramatta Light Rail now stops at Western Sydney University's South City and Westmead campuses.
The closest stop for South Campus is Yallamundi, east of the campus near Victoria Road.
Given that in many cases it is faster and more convenient to travel to Campus by public transport than private vehicle, why not give it a try?
You can find out more specific travel advice at Western Sydney University.
Buses
Buses stop right outside:
- Bankstown City Campus on Rickard Road
- Bankstown Central Shopping Centre
- Bankstown Train Station
These provide frequent services to nearby suburbs and to Greater Sydney.
Trip changes are coming to the T3 Bankstown Line from September 2024. We recommend commuters use the Trip Planner to find the best routes during the changes.
Looking for more commuting advice?
Our Travel Choices program can also work directly with interested organisations and their employees to provide tailored commuting advice to help individuals make smarter travel choices.
You can contact us to find out more.