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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $115–435

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    15h 42m
    $80–396

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus bus 23Bm / ...
    16h 16m
    $133–143

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Lithgowrideshare rideshare 798.5 km
    9h 23m

  5. Drive 798.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lithgowcar car 798.5 km
    9h 23m
    $143–206

  6. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MEL - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    5h 30m
    $354–658

  7. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $120–491

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    16h 44m
    $172–279

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lithgow by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Lithgow Station via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, and Central Station in around 15h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand B, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 16h 16m.

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