There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Lithgow by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 20m$19–175Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus
4h 27m$47–73Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Manly to Lithgowcar 145.7 km
2h 9m$26–38Ferry, train via Parramatta Station
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Stationtrain T2 / ...
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 35m$20–167
Manly to Lithgow by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Lithgow is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Lithgow via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Manly and Lithgow is 170 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Lithgow without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 20m and costs $19 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Manly to Lithgow, including transfers.
Manly to Lithgow bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Manly to Lithgow bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lithgow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Lithgow is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Manly to Lithgow.
There are 203+ hotels available in Lithgow.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Lithgow 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Lithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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