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

The cheapest way to get from Kiama to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiama to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Kiama and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiama station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Wollongong Station, Station St and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiama and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Kiama station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Kiama Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Kiama to Lithgow?

The distance between Kiama and Lithgow is 271 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiama to Lithgow without a car is to train via Penrith which takes 5h 46m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kiama to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiama to Lithgow bus from?

Kiama to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station.

Where do I catch the Kiama to Lithgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiama to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Kiama to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which takes 5h 46m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Kiama to Lithgow bus arrive?

Kiama to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Where does the Kiama to Lithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiama to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiama to Lithgow is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Kiama to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 196+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Penrith
best
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain T1
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 46m
$23–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
7h 45m
$15–34
Drive 211.9 km
1. Drive from Kiama to Lithgowcar 211.9 km
3h 5m
$39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 58m
$18–161

Kiama to Lithgow by train

192Weekly Trains

5h 46mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 271.3 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Kiama Station to Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Pde Opp Kiama Station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 45m.

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