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How to get fromWellington to Lithgowby plane, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Lithgow by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WLG - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $341–840

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane WLG - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    15h 32m
    $205–986

  3. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane WLG - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    12h 26m
    $247–976

  4. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane WLG - DBO
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    13h 17m
    $291–1,312

Wellington (WLG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Lithgow. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Lithgow Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to 4612 Mitchell Hwy, then take the bus to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

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