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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand C, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

The distance between Lithgow and Shellharbour is 260 km. The road distance is 196.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $19 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Shellharbour bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $19 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Lithgow to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Lithgow to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Shellharbour is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lithgow to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Lithgow to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 13m
$20–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam Stbus 2804
2. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 72Sc
6h 18m
$19–38
Drive 196.2 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Shellharbourcar 196.2 km
2h 56m
$36–52
Train, line 872 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Station, Stand D to Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rdbus 872 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
7h 36m
$28–167

Lithgow to Shellharbour by train and bus

119Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand C, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 18m.

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