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

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to bus which costs $4 - $11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Great Western Hwy Opp Blue Mountains City Council and arriving at Main St At Station St station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katoomba Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The distance between Katoomba and Lithgow is 43 km. The road distance is 37.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs $4 - $11.

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

The bus from Great Western Hwy Opp Blue Mountains City Council to Main St At Station St takes 49 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lithgow bus from?

Katoomba to Lithgow bus services, operated by Lithgow Buslines, depart from Great Western Hwy Opp Blue Mountains City Council station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lithgow train from?

Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to bus which takes 49 min and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $130 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Katoomba to Lithgow bus arrive?

Katoomba to Lithgow bus services, operated by Lithgow Buslines, arrive at Main St At Station St.

Where does the Katoomba to Lithgow train arrive?

Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Lithgow is 37 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Katoomba to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 197+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Katoomba to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Lithgow by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Great Western Hwy Opp Blue Mountains City Council to Main St At Station Stbus S368
49 min
$4–11
Train
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
51 min
$6–130
Drive 37.2 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Lithgowcar 37.2 km
37 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katoomba to Lithgowtaxi 37.2 km
37 min
$95–120

Katoomba to Lithgow by bus

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49 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.2 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

Lithgow Buslines operates a bus from Great Western Hwy Opp Blue Mountains City Council to Main St At Station St once daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 49 min. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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