There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
6h 20m$21–169Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2703
7h 19m$27–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Lithgow270.9 km
3h 35mDrive 270.9 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgowcar 270.9 km
3h 35m$49–71
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NTL) station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Lithgow is 320 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $21 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $21 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Lithgow Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, and Strathfield Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand D in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Lithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Gordon Station, Stand C.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Lithgow.
There are 203+ hotels available in Lithgow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Lithgow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









