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Trip Overview

The average train between Lithgow and Gold Coast takes 20h 17m and the fastest train takes 19h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lithgow to Gold Coast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 17m
Duration
1,203 km
Distance
$151
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Lithgow to Gold Coast train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lithgow and Gold Coast. The earliest departure is at 11:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 11:46 AM which arrives into Gold Coast at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Strathfield Station and take an average of 20h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink20h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink19h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink20h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink21h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink19h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Intercity TrainsNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink20h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lithgow to Gold Coast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lithgow to Gold Coast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,203 km
  • Duration: 20h 17m

What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 33m.

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