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

The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs $250 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Rockhampton and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton George Street and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rockhampton and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Lithgow Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

How far is it from Rockhampton to Lithgow?

The distance between Rockhampton and Lithgow is 1340 km. The road distance is 1298.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 26h 6m and costs $100 - $2,800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Lithgow bus from?

Rockhampton to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Rockhampton George Street station.

Where do I catch the Rockhampton to Lithgow train from?

Rockhampton to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.

Train or bus from Rockhampton to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow is to train which takes 26h 6m and costs $100 - $2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $490 and takes 34h 9m.

Where does the Rockhampton to Lithgow bus arrive?

Rockhampton to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Rockhampton and Lithgow?

Lithgow is 1h ahead of Rockhampton. It is currently 12:52 PM in Rockhampton and 1:52 PM in Lithgow.

Where does the Rockhampton to Lithgow train arrive?

Rockhampton to Lithgow train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Rockhampton to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Lithgow is 1298 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Rockhampton to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 199+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rockhampton to Lithgow by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ROK - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
7h 50m
$255–727
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rockhampton 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
26h 6m
$107–2,724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
34h 9m
$254–489
Drive 1,298.1 km
1. Drive from Rockhampton to Lithgowcar 1,298.1 km
14h 58m
$232–334
Fly to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane ROK - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
10h 38m
$228–737
Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane ROK - DBO
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
9h 11m
$693–1,355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
31h 55m
$204–554

Rockhampton to Lithgow by train

13Weekly Trains

26h 6mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,339.6 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Rockhampton to Lithgow Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 26h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rockhampton George Street to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 34h 9m.

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