The average train between Lithgow and Melbourne takes 16h 24m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. 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 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 24m. 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 Southern Cross station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
Lithgow to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
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The distance between Lithgow and Melbourne is 672.3 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 14h 43m.
