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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $92–524

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 58m
    $90–402

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to 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
    19h 41m
    $143–201

  4. Drive  896.7 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Lithgowcar car 896.7 km
    10h 59m
    $164–237

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $130–622

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $112–720

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $98–472

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    11h 22m
    $126–548

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise 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
    20h 25m
    $155–342

Gold Coast to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 867.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Lithgow Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 19h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 20h 25m.

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