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Bankstown to Lithgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bankstown and Lithgow takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bankstown 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.

3h 15m
Duration
147 km
Distance
$34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
3h 43m
$12–157

Bankstown to Lithgow train times

Trains run hourly between Bankstown and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bankstown is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Lidcombe Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsNSW TrainLink XPT2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsNSW TrainLink XPT2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Sydney TrainsSydney TrainsIntercity Trains3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bankstown 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.

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  • Distance: 147.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 28m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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