The average train between Lithgow and Balmain takes 3h 17m 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.
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 10:17 PM which arrives into Balmain at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at Balmain station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Lithgow to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Lithgow and Balmain is 103.6 km. The road distance is 159 km.
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.