There are 3 ways to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta StationT2 / ...
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow StationBmt
3h 57m$13–147Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
4h 3m$16–23Drive 139.1 km
- Drive from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow139.1 km
1h 58m$27–39
Circular Quay Station to Lithgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow is to bus which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Circular Quay Station station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Circular Quay Station station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Parramatta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Circular Quay Station and Lithgow is 159 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $13 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow, including transfers.
Circular Quay Station to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Circular Quay Station to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The best way to get from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $13 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Circular Quay Station, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow Station via Parramatta Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 twice a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Circular Quay Station to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Circular Quay Station to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Circular Quay Station to Lithgow is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Circular Quay Station to Lithgow.
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