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How to get fromBallina to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballina to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $83–406

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    16h 36m
    $78–409

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2701
    17h
    $114–288

  4. Drive 793.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Lithgowcar car 793.5 km
    9h 36m
    $143–206

  5. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane BNK - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    8h 20m
    $401–767

  6. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $124–504

  7. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $279–627

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 1m
    $123–199

Ballina to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Ballina to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 17h.

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