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How to get fromMaroochydore to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Maroochydore to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $106–544

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus
    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
    19h 53m
    $121–449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    21h 43m
    $110–163

  4. Drive  1,003.1 km

    1. Drive from Maroochydore to Lithgowcar car 1,003.1 km
    12h 32m
    $182–263

  5. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MCY - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    9h 25m
    $479–965

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $131–621

  7. Bus, train via Penrith

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney 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
    23h 42m
    $170–269

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    25h 42m
    $161–502

Maroochydore to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Maroochydore to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 21h 43m.

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