The average train between Merrylands and Lithgow takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Merrylands 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 Merrylands and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrylands is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrylands to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Merrylands station and arriving at Lithgow station via Lithgow Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Merrylands to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Parramatta Station.
Merrylands to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Merrylands and Lithgow is 85.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 25m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.