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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Lithgow is to fly and train which costs $250 - $700 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Lithgow is to fly and train which takes 8h 16m and costs $240 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Mackay and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Lithgow Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

How far is it from Mackay to Lithgow?

The distance between Mackay and Lithgow is 1596 km. The road distance is 1631.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 31h 44m and costs $120 - $4,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Mackay to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Lithgow bus from?

Mackay to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Mackay to Lithgow train from?

Mackay to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train or bus from Mackay to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Mackay to Lithgow is to train which takes 31h 44m and costs $120 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 38h 54m.

Where does the Mackay to Lithgow bus arrive?

Mackay to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Lithgow?

Lithgow is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 5:50 PM in Mackay and 6:50 PM in Lithgow.

Where does the Mackay to Lithgow train arrive?

Mackay to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mackay to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Lithgow is 1631 km. It takes approximately 18h 39m to drive from Mackay to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 190+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Mackay to Lithgow - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Lithgow by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MKY - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
8h 16m
$240–763
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow StationBmt
31h 44m
$124–3,919
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
38h 54m
$290–540
Drive 1,631.1 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Lithgow1,631.1 km
18h 39m
$309–446
Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)MKY - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
10h 42m
$258–681
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)PPP - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
9h 6m
$263–1,425

Mackay to Lithgow by train

4Weekly Trains

31h 44mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,595.9 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Lithgow Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 31h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 38h 54m.

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