What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to bus which costs $5 - $11 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katoomba Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The distance between Katoomba and Lithgow is 46 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Lithgow without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Station takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lithgow bus from?

Katoomba to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lithgow train from?

Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lithgow is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Katoomba to Lithgow bus arrive?

Katoomba to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2.

Where does the Katoomba to Lithgow train arrive?

Katoomba to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Lithgow is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Katoomba to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 203+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Lithgow by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
51 min
$6–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2bus 8001 / ...
1h 5m
$5–11
Drive 39.9 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Lithgowcar 39.9 km
38 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Katoomba to Lithgowtaxi 39.9 km
38 min
$100–130

Katoomba to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 45.9 km
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit also services this route twice daily.

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