There are 6 ways to get from Griffith to Lithgow by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3bus 726
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 793
- Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2bus 572 / ...
9h 9m$47–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 644
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 793
- Take the train from Bathurst Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
10h 13m$50–204Drive 460.3 km
- Drive from Griffith to Lithgowcar 460.3 km
5h 27m$84–122Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane GFF - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
6h 57m$264–588Train
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 644
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 634 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
13h 14m$51–356Fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane GFF - OAG
- Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
8h 59m$512–1,269
Griffith to Lithgow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith to Lithgow is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith to Lithgow is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Griffith Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Goulburn Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Griffith and Lithgow is 558 km. The road distance is 460.3 km.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Griffith to Lithgow, including transfers.
Griffith to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station, Coach Stop.
Griffith to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Griffith Station.
The best way to get from Griffith to Lithgow is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $360 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Griffith, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Griffith Station to Lithgow Station via Goulburn Station and Central Station in around 13h 14m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Griffith to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–460
Flights from Griffith to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $20–30
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Bathurst Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $12–18
- First Class
- $19–28
Train from Griffith Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Griffith to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3.
Griffith to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith to Lithgow is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Griffith to Lithgow.
There are 199+ hotels available in Lithgow.

