There are 5 ways to get from Lithgow to Kiama by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
5h 44m$21–159Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
6h 10m$39–60Drive 209 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Kiamacar 209 km
3h 7m$40–58Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
4h 40m$187–355Train via Penrith
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
5h 48m$22–32
Lithgow to Kiama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Kiama is to train via Penrith which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Kiama is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Kiama. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Kiama Bombo via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Kiama station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Kiama Station via Parramatta Station and Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Lithgow and Kiama is 271 km. The road distance is 209 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Kiama without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $21 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lithgow to Kiama, including transfers.
Lithgow to Kiama bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Kiama is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $21 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Kiama, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Kiama Station via Parramatta Station and Redfern Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Kiama Bombo via Central Station in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Redfern Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Kiama bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Kiama train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Kiama is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Lithgow to Kiama.
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