There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Emu Plains by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
2h 1m$8–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rdbus 23Bm / ...
- Take the bus from Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Parkbus 21Bm
2h 30m$1–12Drive 81.4 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Emu Plainscar 81.4 km
1h 20m$15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lithgow to Emu Plainstaxi 81.4 km
1h 20m$200–250
Lithgow to Emu Plains by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Emu Plains is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Emu Plains is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde and arriving at Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park via Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lithgow Station station and arriving at Emu Plains Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Lithgow and Emu Plains is 98 km. The road distance is 81.4 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Emu Plains without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $8 - $11.
The train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lithgow to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.
Lithgow to Emu Plains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Emu Plains is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $13 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Emu Plains, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park via Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Lithgow City Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 6351 3305
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd.
Lithgow to Emu Plains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Emu Plains Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Emu Plains is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Lithgow to Emu Plains.
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