There are 5 ways to get from Bowral to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 22m$19–177Bus
- Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7606 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
5h 40m$26–38Drive 192.4 km
- Drive from Bowral to Lithgowcar 192.4 km
2h 41m$35–51Train via Penrith
- Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 38m$20–180Train, line 845 bus
- Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 54m$23–180
Bowral to Lithgow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Parramatta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Bowral and Lithgow is 246 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Bowral to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $19 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bowral to Lithgow, including transfers.
Bowral to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
Bowral to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bowral Station.
The best way to get from Bowral to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $19 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Bowral Station to Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Parramatta Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Bowral to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Bowral to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Lithgow is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bowral to Lithgow.
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