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How to get fromBrisbane to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $129–619

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2703
    18h 58m
    $79–113

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 11m
    $93–392

  4. Drive  906.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Lithgowcar car 906.3 km
    11h 23m
    $192–277

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane BNE - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    7h 26m
    $417–840

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $131–535

  7. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $86–561

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    21h 24m
    $165–370

Brisbane to Lithgow by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 930.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 17h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 18h 58m.

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