The average bus between Shellharbour and Lithgow takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shellharbour 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 twice daily between Shellharbour and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 3:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shellharbour is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour station and arriving at Lithgow station via University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Shellharbour to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Addison St Before Mary St station.
Shellharbour to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.
The distance between Shellharbour and Lithgow is 138.5 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A, Penrith Station, Stand F, and Penrith Station, Stand D in around 7h 40m.