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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Balmain is to bus which costs $17 - $24 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Balmain is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Pitt St Opp Barlow St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Balmain?

The distance between Lithgow and Balmain is 158 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $9 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Lithgow to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Balmain bus from?

Lithgow to Balmain bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Balmain train from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Balmain?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Balmain is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs $9 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $24 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Lithgow to Balmain bus arrive?

Lithgow to Balmain bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Lithgow to Balmain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lithgow to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Balmain is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lithgow to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4696+ hotels available in Balmain.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
3h 5m
$9–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
3h 8m
$17–24
Drive 133.7 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Balmaincar 133.7 km
1h 58m
$24–35
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
2h 42m
$173–353

Lithgow to Balmain by train and tram

157Weekly Services

3h 5mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.8 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 6 times a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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