There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
2h 54m$17–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
3h 12m$13–147Drive 140.8 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Sydney Opera Housecar 140.8 km
2h 3m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Hbus 52 / ...
3h 53m$15–150
Lithgow to Sydney Opera House by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Sydney Opera House station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
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 148 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 2h 54m and costs $17 - $26. 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 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–21 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.
- 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
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- 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
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
- 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
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall, Park St, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall, Park St, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall, Park St, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
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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 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Lithgow to Sydney Opera House.
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