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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Penrith is to bus which costs $5 - $16 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde station and arriving at Penrith Station, Stand D station. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lithgow Station station and arriving at Emu Plains Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Penrith?

The distance between Lithgow and Penrith is 91 km. The road distance is 86.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Penrith without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $5 - $16.

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

The bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Penrith Station, Stand D takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Penrith bus from?

Lithgow to Penrith bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Penrith?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Penrith is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $5 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $140 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Lithgow to Penrith bus arrive?

Lithgow to Penrith bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Lithgow to Penrith train arrive?

Lithgow to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Emu Plains Station.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Penrith is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Lithgow to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 307+ hotels available in Penrith.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lithgow to Penrith by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus 25Bm
1h 51m
$5–16
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1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
2h 1m
$8–140
Drive 86.5 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Penrithcar 86.5 km
1h 23m
$16–23

Lithgow to Penrith by bus

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Distance: 90.8 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Penrith Station, Stand D twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 1m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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