There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Doonside by train, bus, or car
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Train via Penrith Station
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith StationBmt
2h 1m$11–141Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Blacktown Station, Stand D2804
2h 5m$15–20Drive 100.2 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Doonside100.2 km
1h 31m$20–28Train
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown StationBmt
2h 37m$12–142
Lithgow to Doonside by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Doonside is to bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Doonside is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Doonside. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Power St After Hill End Rd via Blacktown Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Doonside station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Doonside Station via Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Lithgow and Doonside is 117 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Doonside without a car is to train via Penrith Station which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Lithgow to Doonside, including transfers.
Lithgow to Doonside bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Doonside train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Doonside is to train via Penrith Station which takes 2h 1m and costs $11 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Doonside, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 38m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Blacktown Station, Stand D twice a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $21–28
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $22–29
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Blacktown Station, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Doonside bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Blacktown Station, Stand D.
Lithgow to Doonside train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Penrith Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Doonside is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Lithgow to Doonside.
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