There are 5 ways to get from Cronulla to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Penrith
best- Take the train from Cronulla Station to Redfern Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 26m$14–23Bus
- Take the bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand Kbus N11
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
4h 35m$19–27Drive 154 km
- Drive from Cronulla to Lithgowcar 154 km
2h 14m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Cronulla Station to Central Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 45m$14–157Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from Westfield Hurstville, Cross St to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand Fbus 450
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 49m$17–162
Cronulla to Lithgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cronulla to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which costs $13 - $24 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cronulla to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cronulla station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cronulla station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Cronulla Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Cronulla and Lithgow is 188 km. The road distance is 154 km.
The best way to get from Cronulla to Lithgow without a car is to train via Penrith which takes 4h 26m and costs $13 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cronulla to Lithgow, including transfers.
Cronulla to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St.
Cronulla to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Cronulla Station.
The best way to get from Cronulla to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which takes 4h 26m and costs $13 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Cronulla, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Cronulla Station to Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Cronulla Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
Train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $3–5
Train from Cronulla Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Hurstville, Cross St to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Cronulla to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K.
Cronulla to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cronulla to Lithgow is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cronulla to Lithgow.
There are 203+ hotels available in Lithgow.











