What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Lithgow?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Lithgow is to bus which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Lithgow?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Balmain to Lithgow?

The distance between Balmain and Lithgow is 154 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Lithgow without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Lithgow without a car is to line 501 bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $13 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Lithgow?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Balmain to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Lithgow bus from?

Balmain to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Balmain to Lithgow bus arrive?

Balmain to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Can I drive from Balmain to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Lithgow is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Balmain to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 190+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Balmain to Lithgow - 3 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balmain to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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Line 501 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3500N / ...
2. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow StationBmt
3h 58m
$14–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
4h 15m
$17–24
Drive 135.3 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Lithgow135.3 km
1h 56m
$26–38

Balmain to Lithgow by bus and train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.8 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 6 times a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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