The average train between Lithgow and Kiama takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Lithgow to Kiama. 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 Kiama. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Kiama at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Emu Plains Station and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to Kiama. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at Kiama station via Emu Plains Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Lithgow to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Kiama Station.
The distance between Lithgow and Kiama is 147.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Kiama Station via Emu Plains Station and Redfern Station in around 5h 42m.