The average train between Lithgow and Melbourne takes 29h and the fastest train takes 22h 25m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Lithgow and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h. 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 29h.
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.
Book your Lithgow to Melbourne train tickets online with Intercity Trains and NSW TrainLink XPT.
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.