There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Terrigal 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
4h 41m$19–161Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Parramatta Station, Stand A2bus 2804
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 61Cn
5h 8m$28–45Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Terrigalcar 183.1 km
2h 43m$34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand Fbus 630
- Take the train from Epping Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
5h 39m$24–167
Lithgow to Terrigal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Terrigal is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Terrigal is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Terrigal. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St and Gosford Station, Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Terrigal station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Lithgow and Terrigal is 228 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Terrigal without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $19 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Lithgow to Terrigal, including transfers.
Lithgow to Terrigal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Terrigal train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Terrigal is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $19 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Terrigal, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Strathfield Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand H in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Esp via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand H in around 5h 8m.
- 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 Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Epping Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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 Lithgow Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $21–29
- First
- $37–43
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Parramatta Station, Stand A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Lithgow to Terrigal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A2.
Lithgow to Terrigal train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Terrigal is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lithgow to Terrigal.
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