Train Lithgow to Balmain from $32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lithgow and Balmain takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Lithgow to Balmain. 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 13m
Duration: 159 km
Distance: $32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt

3h 9m

$14–147

Lithgow to Balmain train times

Trains run hourly between Lithgow and Balmain. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Balmain at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:02 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
1:24 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:36 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 6:36 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:14 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 7:12 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:14 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 7:12 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 7:54 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lithgow to Balmain.

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Distance: 158.9 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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