There are 3 ways to get from Central Coast to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gosford Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 21m$20–165Bus
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
7h 2m$27–40Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Central Coast to Lithgowcar 175.1 km
2h 32m$32–46
Central Coast to Lithgow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Lithgow is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Gosford Station, Stand G and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Gosford Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Central Coast and Lithgow is 240 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $20 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Central Coast to Lithgow, including transfers.
Central Coast to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gosford Station, Stand G.
Central Coast to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Gosford Station.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $20 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Lithgow Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, and Strathfield Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Gosford Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Central Coast to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Coast to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Lithgow is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Central Coast to Lithgow.
There are 200+ hotels available in Lithgow.








