The average train between Sydney and Lithgow takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sydney 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 Sydney and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Sydney is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 1:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sydney station and arriving at Lithgow station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Sydney and Lithgow is 106.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Lithgow Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.
