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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to train via Penrith which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

The distance between Lithgow and Shellharbour is 260 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $19 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Shellharbour bus from?

Lithgow to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Shellharbour train from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour is to train which takes 6h and costs $19 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 790 bus and line 845 bus and line 53 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Lithgow to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Lithgow to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Lithgow to Shellharbour train arrive?

Lithgow to Shellharbour train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Shellharbour is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lithgow to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 622+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Lithgow to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 790 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand D and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lithgow to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h
$19–161
Bus, line 790 bus, line 845 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus
2. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 790
3. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
4. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
5. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus 53
6h 28m
$31–43
Drive 203.8 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Shellharbourcar 203.8 km
3h 4m
$37–54
Train via Penrith
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Stationtrain T1
3. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 7m
$24–35
Train, line 790 bus, line 845 bus, bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 790
3. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
4. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
5. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Addison St Before Mary Stbus 53
7h 1m
$28–168

Lithgow to Shellharbour by train and bus

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Distance: 259.7 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand D, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 28m.

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