What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow is to bus via Hornsby which costs $18 - $28 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Lithgow?

The distance between Newcastle and Lithgow is 297 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Lithgow without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $18 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Lithgow?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Newcastle to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Lithgow bus from?

Newcastle to Lithgow bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Lithgow train from?

Newcastle to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $18 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Newcastle to Lithgow bus arrive?

Newcastle to Lithgow bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Lithgow train arrive?

Newcastle to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Lithgow is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Newcastle to Lithgow.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle to Lithgow?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newcastle to Lithgow?

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Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 202+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Newcastle to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Lithgow by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 39m
$19–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
6h 25m
$44–79
Drive 250.3 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Lithgowcar 250.3 km
3h 33m
$45–65
Bus via Hornsby
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
6h 48m
$19–28

Newcastle to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 296.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 25m.

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