The average train between Hornsby and Lithgow takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Hornsby and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Hornsby is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hornsby to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Hornsby station and arriving at Lithgow station via Lithgow Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Hornsby to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
Hornsby to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Hornsby and Lithgow is 90.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 39m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.