10 minute drive to Blacktown Station
5 minutes parking, walking to platform etc
(+10 minutes to buy weekly once a week)
5 minute wait for train when running late
(+15 minute wait when NOT running late - ie disaster)
40 minute ride to Central
5 minute walk from Grand Concourse
Total: 1:05 on a good day, at least 1:20 on a bad day.
OR I could drive, 1:20 (traffic on M4, Parramatta Rd, City-West Link, Harris St) + $9.00 parking