There are 5 ways to get from Lithgow to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
4h 50m$21–171Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
5h 30m$27–39Drive 191.7 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Bowralcar 191.7 km
2h 44m$35–51Train, line 845 bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 32m$24–171Train via Penrith
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Leppington Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
6h 6m$25–176
Lithgow to Bowral by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Lithgow and Bowral is 246 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $20 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Lithgow to Bowral, including transfers.
Lithgow to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Bowral is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $20 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Bowral Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Lithgow to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Bowral is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Lithgow to Bowral.
There are 313+ hotels available in Bowral.



