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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Bowral?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Bowral?

No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Bowral?

The distance between Lithgow and Bowral is 246 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lithgow to Bowral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Bowral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Bowral train from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Bowral?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Lithgow to Bowral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lithgow to Bowral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lithgow to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Bowral is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lithgow to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 304+ hotels available in Bowral.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
4h 59m
$21–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 4101 / ...
5h 30m
$26–38
Drive 184.1 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Bowralcar 184.1 km
2h 36m
$34–49
Train via Penrith
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lidcombe Stationtrain T1
3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 38m
$21–46

Lithgow to Bowral by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lithgow to Bowral.

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Distance: 245.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Bowral Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 30m.

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