The average train between Lithgow and Katoomba takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is an hourly train service from Lithgow to Katoomba. 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 Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 10:18 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 Lithgow station and arriving at Katoomba station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Lithgow to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
The distance between Lithgow and Katoomba is 29.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 3 times a day.
