There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Maitland 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 Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
6h 1m$26–296Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 2804
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
6h 5m$28–41Drive 256.3 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Maitlandcar 256.3 km
3h 30m$47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 37Cn
7h 28m$33–181
Lithgow to Maitland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Maitland is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Maitland is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Maitland station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Maitland Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Lithgow and Maitland is 324 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Maitland without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $26 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lithgow to Maitland, including transfers.
Lithgow to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Maitland is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $26 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Maitland, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Maitland Station via Strathfield Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $23–35
- First
- $40–45
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Strathfield Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $22–30
- First
- $38–44
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–26
- First Class
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Lithgow to Maitland bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Lithgow to Maitland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Maitland is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Lithgow to Maitland.
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