The average train between Lithgow and North Ryde takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Lithgow to North Ryde. 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 North Ryde. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:24 PM which arrives into North Ryde at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to North Ryde. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at North Ryde station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Lithgow to North Ryde train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to North Ryde train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Lithgow and North Ryde is 96.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.