There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Newcastle 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 Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
5h 31m$18–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 2804
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
5h 43m$22–32Drive 251 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Newcastlecar 251 km
3h 33m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 23Bm / ...
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
5h 48m$18–37
Lithgow to Newcastle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Newcastle is to bus and train which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Newcastle is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde and arriving at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Lithgow and Newcastle is 297 km. The road distance is 251 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $18 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Lithgow to Newcastle, including transfers.
Lithgow to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.
Lithgow to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Newcastle is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $18 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Newcastle Interchange via Strathfield Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- 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 Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.
Lithgow to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Newcastle is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Lithgow to Newcastle.
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