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How to get fromGold Coast to Lithgowby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Lithgow by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $108–534

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 42m
    $76–402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2701
    19h 25m
    $146–321

  4. Drive 895.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Lithgowcar car 895.9 km
    10h 47m
    $163–235

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $138–492

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $102–570

  7. Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus bus
    3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $118–599

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise 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
    19h 45m
    $130–183

Gold Coast to Lithgow by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Lithgow Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 42m.

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