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 48m.

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 59m and costs $160 - $600.

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 48m.

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 47m.

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 bus which takes 13h 48m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 48m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 14h 47m.

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 823 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Melbourne to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 181+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Melbourne to Lithgow - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
6h 59m
$165–571
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 48m
$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 47m
$76–393
Drive 823.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lithgowcar 823.2 km
9h 12m
$150–217
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 40m
$150–671
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
$416–792
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 42m
$129–517
Train via Southern Cross
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
14h 51m
$76–393
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 24m
$123–208

Melbourne to Lithgow by bus

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Distance: 889.2 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 14h 47m.

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