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

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bowral and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Bowral to Lithgow?

The distance between Bowral and Lithgow is 255 km. The road distance is 185 km.

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

The best way to get from Bowral to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $26 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bowral to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Lithgow bus from?

Bowral to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Lithgow train from?

Bowral to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bowral Station.

Train or bus from Bowral to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $180 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Bowral to Lithgow bus arrive?

Bowral to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Bowral to Lithgow train arrive?

Bowral to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.

Can I drive from Bowral to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Lithgow is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bowral to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 192+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Bowral to Lithgow - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 14202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
5h 40m
$26–37
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown StationShl
2. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith StationT5
3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow StationBmt
6h 6m
$20–178
Drive 185 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Lithgow185 km
2h 33m
$36–51

Bowral to Lithgow by bus

2Weekly Buses

5h 40mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bowral to Lithgow.

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Distance: 255.3 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bowral Station to Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Penrith Station in around 6h 6m.

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