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The average train between Katoomba and Lithgow takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Katoomba 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 hourly between Katoomba and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Katoomba is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Lithgow Station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Katoomba and Lithgow is 29.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.
