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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    7h 8m
    $138–581

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus 793
    3. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2bus bus 572 / ...
    13h 48m
    $68–104

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    14h 53m
    $91–387

  4. Drive  806.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lithgowcar car 806.2 km
    9h 34m
    $147–212

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    6h 59m
    $386–742

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

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $122–575

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport 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
    9h 45m
    $159–557

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T5
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    14h 8m
    $78–94

Melbourne to Lithgow by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Bathurst Station, Coach Stop in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 14h 53m.

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