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How to get fromHervey Bay to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane HVB - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $180–642

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    26h 4m
    $124–185

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Howard 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
    22h 36m
    $203–1,587

  4. Drive  1,175.6 km

    1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Lithgowcar car 1,175.6 km
    13h 35m
    $213–308

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane HVB - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    9h 18m
    $308–1,123

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane HVB - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 12m
    $322–878

  7. Bus, train via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    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
    24h 16m
    $135–471

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Brisbanebus bus
    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
    26h 13m
    $160–541

  9. Bus, train via Penrith

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    30h
    $204–313

Hervey Bay to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration26h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,155 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Hervey Bay to Lithgow Station via Howard, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 22h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Station Square Shopping Centre, Maryborough, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 26h 4m.

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