There are 4 ways to get from Caringbah to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caringbah Station to Central Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 42m$14–157Bus
- Take the bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand Gbus 26T4
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
4h 45m$14–24Drive 146.9 km
- Drive from Caringbah to Lithgowcar 146.9 km
2h 8m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hurstville Station, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus M91
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 19m$19–154
Caringbah to Lithgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caringbah to Lithgow is to bus which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Caringbah to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Caringbah station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Caringbah station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Caringbah Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Caringbah and Lithgow is 187 km. The road distance is 146.9 km.
The best way to get from Caringbah to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $13 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Caringbah to Lithgow, including transfers.
Caringbah to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station.
Caringbah to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Caringbah Station.
The best way to get from Caringbah to Lithgow is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $13 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Caringbah, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Caringbah Station to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Caringbah Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kingsway Opp Caringbah Station to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Hurstville Station, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
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More Questions & Answers
Caringbah to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G.
Caringbah to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caringbah to Lithgow is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Caringbah to Lithgow.
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