The average bus between Hornsby and Lithgow takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hornsby to Lithgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Hornsby and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hornsby is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Macquarie Centre, Stand E and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hornsby to Lithgow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Hornsby station and arriving at Lithgow station via Macquarie Centre, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Hornsby to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand A.
Hornsby to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.
The distance between Hornsby and Lithgow is 90.7 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, Blacktown Station, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand N in around 4h 33m.