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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Wollongong is to train via Penrith which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Crown St After Keira St via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B and Campbelltown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Parramatta Station and Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Wollongong?

The distance between Lithgow and Wollongong is 235 km. The road distance is 182 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $19 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lithgow to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Wollongong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Wollongong train from?

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

Train or bus from Lithgow to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Wollongong is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $19 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Lithgow to Wollongong bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lithgow to Wollongong train arrive?

Lithgow to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Wollongong is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Lithgow to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 341+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Lithgow to Wollongong - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 845 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lithgow to Wollongong by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 35m
$20–163
Bus, line 845 bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus
2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
5h 23m
$28–39
Drive 182 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Wollongongcar 182 km
2h 47m
$34–48
Drive, fly, train
1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
3h 48m
$228–353
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
4h 59m
$21–31
Train, line 845 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
5h 53m
$25–164

Lithgow to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 235 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Wollongong Station via Parramatta Station and Redfern Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Crown St After Keira St via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 5h 23m.

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