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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lithgow is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lithgow is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lithgow?

The distance between Melbourne and Lithgow is 889 km. The road distance is 806.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Melbourne to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lithgow bus from?

Melbourne to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lithgow train from?

Melbourne to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lithgow is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lithgow bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Melbourne to Lithgow train arrive?

Melbourne to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lithgow is 806 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Melbourne to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 187+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Melbourne to Lithgow - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
6h 55m
$155–551
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 793
3. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2bus 572 / ...
13h 54m
$68–104
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
14h 48m
$76–393
Drive 806.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lithgowcar 806.2 km
9h 34m
$144–208
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
7h 36m
$145–581
Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
6h 59m
$406–742
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
9h 39m
$134–497
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
15h 14m
$126–210

Melbourne to Lithgow by bus

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13h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 14h 48m.

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