There are 4 ways to get from Maitland to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 36 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 26m$27–300Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2703
6h$28–40Drive 255.4 km
- Drive from Maitland to Lithgowcar 255.4 km
3h 31m$47–67Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 37Cn
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 46m$32–187
Maitland to Lithgow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Lithgow is to bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Maitland to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Maitland and Lithgow is 324 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Maitland to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $26 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Maitland to Lithgow, including transfers.
Maitland to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Maitland to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Maitland to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $26 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Maitland Station to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 6h.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–26
- First Class
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- 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 Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $22–30
- First
- $38–44
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Maitland to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Maitland to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Lithgow is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Maitland to Lithgow.
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