The average train between Melbourne and Lithgow takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Melbourne 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 twice daily between Melbourne and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Lithgow station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Melbourne to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Lithgow is 672.3 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 14h 53m.
