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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lithgow is to train which costs $18 - $170 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station, Main Rd and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Hornsby Station, Stand A, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lithgow?

The distance between Cardiff and Lithgow is 286 km. The road distance is 238.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $18 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cardiff to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lithgow bus from?

Cardiff to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cardiff Station, Main Rd.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lithgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $18 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lithgow bus arrive?

Cardiff to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Lithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lithgow is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 196+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 22m
$18–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Macquarie Centre, Stand Ebus 575
3. Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
6h 52m
$31–47
Drive 238.9 km
1. Drive from Cardiff to Lithgowcar 238.9 km
3h 19m
$44–63

Cardiff to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand A, Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand D in around 6h 52m.

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