The average train between Kempsey and Lithgow takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kempsey 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 daily between Kempsey and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kempsey is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kempsey to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Kempsey station and arriving at Lithgow station via Strathfield Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Kempsey to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
Kempsey to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Kempsey and Lithgow is 366.8 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 9h 39m.