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How to get fromMackay to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackay to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mackay to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MKY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $248–691

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    31h 50m
    $193–3,919

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    38h 56m
    $293–444

  4. Drive  1,631.1 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Lithgowcar car 1,631.1 km
    18h 42m
    $297–429

  5. Fly Mackay to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MKY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $299–508

  6. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PPP - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 19m
    $261–1,465

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    39h 29m
    $315–581

Mackay to Lithgow by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,598.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Mackay to Lithgow Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 31h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 38h 56m.

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