The average train between Lithgow and Melbourne takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 13h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Lithgow to Melbourne. 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 twice daily between Lithgow and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at Melbourne station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Lithgow to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Lithgow and Melbourne is 672.3 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 14h 43m.