There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802 / ...
3h 6m$15–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
3h 12m$13–147Drive 137.9 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Sydney Opera Housecar 137.9 km
2h$27–38Drive, fly
- Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
2h 46m$182–349
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is to bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is to drive which takes 2h and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Sydney Opera House. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St via Elizabeth St At Hay St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Sydney Opera House station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Lithgow and Sydney Opera House is 144 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House, including transfers.
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs $15 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $150 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 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
- $190–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House.
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