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 15m$20–165Bus
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3272 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
7h 17m$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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Lithgow is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 17m.
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 17m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs $20 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 15m and costs $20 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 17m.
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 15m. 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 17m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- 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
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.
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