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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lithgow is to bus which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Sydney to Lithgow?

The distance between Sydney and Lithgow is 140 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $20.

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

The bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Lithgow bus from?

Sydney to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Lithgow train from?

Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Sydney to Lithgow is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $150 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Sydney to Lithgow bus arrive?

Sydney to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where does the Sydney to Lithgow train arrive?

Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lithgow is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sydney to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 190+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Sydney to Lithgow - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
2h 45m
$14–20
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow StationBmt
2h 51m
$9–150
Drive 138.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Lithgow138.4 km
1h 57m
$27–39

Sydney to Lithgow by bus

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2h 45mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.4 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 twice a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Lithgow Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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