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How to get fromLithgow to Townsvilleby car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lithgow to Townsville by car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OAG - TSV
    6h 37m
    $570–779

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    6h 52m
    $188–595

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    37h 13m
    $214–5,291

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    40h 56m
    $364–680

  5. Drive 1,941.9 km

    1. Drive from Lithgow to Townsvillecar car 1,941.9 km
    22h 16m
    $349–505

  6. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Dubbo Airport, Arthur Butler Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DBO - TSV
    10h 27m
    $523–1,132

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    46h 35m
    $317–468

Lithgow to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration37h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,700.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Townsville via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 37h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Townsville via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 40h 56m.

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