What is the cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow?

The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow is to train and bus which costs $6 - $19 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow?

The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between The Rocks and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from The Rocks station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between The Rocks and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from The Rocks station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from The Rocks to Lithgow?

The distance between The Rocks and Lithgow is 159 km. The road distance is 139 km.

How do I travel from The Rocks to Lithgow without a car?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $12 - $160.

How long does it take to get from The Rocks to Lithgow?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from The Rocks to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Lithgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Lithgow train from?

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

Train or bus from The Rocks to Lithgow?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Lithgow is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $12 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the The Rocks to Lithgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Rocks to Lithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Rocks to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between The Rocks to Lithgow is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from The Rocks to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 189+ hotels available in Lithgow.

The Rocks to Lithgow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from The Rocks to Lithgow by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow StationBmt
3h 51m
$12–157
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Granville StationT2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde48Bm
4h 46m
$6–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
3h 54m
$16–23
Drive 139 km
1. Drive from The Rocks to Lithgow139 km
1h 58m
$27–39
Train via Parramatta Station
1. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta StationT2 / ...
2. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow StationBmt
4h 23m
$13–147

The Rocks to Lithgow by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Lithgow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 43m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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