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 $110 - $130 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lithgow is to fly and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $390 - $850.

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 and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Liverpool Station, Stand B and Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

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 and Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lithgow?

The distance between Melbourne and Lithgow is 889 km. The road distance is 823.2 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 train which takes 14h 32m and costs $80 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal 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 train which takes 14h 32m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $130 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lithgow bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lithgow bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

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 823 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Melbourne to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 190+ 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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
7h
$155–581
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow StationBmt
14h 32m
$81–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Station, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand A1T80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
14h 40m
$113–126
Drive 823.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lithgow823.2 km
9h 8m
$156–225
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
7h 41m
$145–741
Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)MEL - OAG
2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
6h 59m
$391–827
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
9h 46m
$149–647
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains StationBmt
3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow StationBmt
14h 50m

Melbourne to Lithgow by train

29Weekly Trains

14h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 889.2 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Lithgow Station via Central Station and Emu Plains Station in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand B, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, and Parramatta Station, Fitzwilliam St in around 14h 40m.

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