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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Lithgow is to bus which costs $210 - $310 and takes 36h 58m.

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 15m and costs $230 - $700.

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 Roma Street Station, Stand F and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 58m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs $120 - $4,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m 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 41m and costs $120 - $4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $310 and takes 36h 58m.

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 3:20 AM in Mackay and 4:20 AM 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 43m to drive from Mackay to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 193+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Mackay to Lithgow - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MKY - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
8h 15m
$238–686
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
31h 41m
$124–3,919
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Dbus
3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
36h 58m
$214–304
Drive 1,631.1 km
1. Drive from Mackay to Lithgowcar 1,631.1 km
18h 43m
$310–448
Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MKY - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
10h 42m
$239–664
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PPP - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
9h 5m
$243–1,325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
40h 15m
$324–747

Mackay to Lithgow by train

4Weekly Trains

31h 41mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,595.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D in around 36h 58m.

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