The average train between Lithgow and Rooty Hill takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Lithgow to Rooty Hill. 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 Rooty Hill. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rooty Hill at 3:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lithgow to Rooty Hill. However, there are services departing from Lithgow station and arriving at Rooty Hill station via Emu Plains Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Lithgow to Rooty Hill train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
Lithgow to Rooty Hill train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Emu Plains Station.
The distance between Lithgow and Rooty Hill is 70.2 km. The road distance is 112 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 1m.