There are 3 ways to get from Lithgow to Central Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 22m$19–156Bus
- 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 Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3101 / ...
6h 34m$26–39Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Central Coastcar 175.1 km
2h 31m$32–46
Lithgow to Central Coast by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Central Coast is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Central Coast is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Lithgow and Central Coast is 235 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $19 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Lithgow to Central Coast, including transfers.
Lithgow to Central Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Central Coast is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $19 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Strathfield Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Central Coast bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Central Coast is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Lithgow to Central Coast.
There are 835+ hotels available in Central Coast.