Train Lithgow to Sydney Opera House from $32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lithgow and Sydney Opera House takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration: 160 km
Distance: $32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt

3h 11m

$13–147

Lithgow to Sydney Opera House train times

Trains run hourly between Lithgow and Sydney Opera House. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lithgow is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Sydney Opera House at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:02 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 6:59 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:02 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 6:59 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:02 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 6:59 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House.

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Distance: 159.5 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 52m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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