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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Lithgow is to bus which costs $110 - $140 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Lithgow is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Liverpool Station, Stand B and Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

How far is it from Footscray to Lithgow?

The distance between Footscray and Lithgow is 895 km. The road distance is 826.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $75 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Footscray to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lithgow bus from?

Footscray to Lithgow bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Lithgow train from?

Footscray to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Footscray to Lithgow is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $140 and takes 16h 7m.

Where does the Footscray to Lithgow bus arrive?

Footscray to Lithgow bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Footscray to Lithgow train arrive?

Footscray to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Lithgow is 826 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Footscray to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 195+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Footscray to Lithgow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
7h 9m
$170–576
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
15h 55m
$79–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2703
16h 7m
$118–131
Drive 826.1 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Lithgowcar 826.1 km
9h 13m
$152–219
Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
7h 15m
$421–797
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
8h 44m
$155–676
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
9h 55m
$134–522
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
16h 26m
$119–216

Footscray to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 895 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Lithgow Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, and Central Station in around 15h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand B, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, and Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St in around 16h 7m.

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