The average train between Cairns and Lithgow takes 2d 21h and the fastest train takes 2d 17h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cairns 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.
Trains run twice a week between Cairns and Lithgow. The service departs Cairns at 7:40 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lithgow at 01:06:00. All services require a transfer at Roma Street and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cairns to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Cairns station and arriving at Lithgow station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 21h.
Cairns to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
Cairns to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Lithgow Station.
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The distance between Cairns and Lithgow is 1,892.8 km. The road distance is 2,773 km.
You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Lithgow Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 43h 31m.
