The average train between Mascot and Lithgow takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Mascot to Lithgow. 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 Mascot and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Mascot is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 7m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

3h 8m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

3h 8m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mascot to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Mascot station and arriving at Lithgow station via Lithgow Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Mascot to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.
Mascot to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Mascot and Lithgow is 107.9 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Lithgow Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.