There are 4 ways to get from North Sydney to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
3h 24m$17–26Line 550 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 550 / ...
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
4h 22m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
3h 53m$17–26Drive 135.6 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Lithgowcar 135.6 km
1h 59m$25–36
North Sydney to Lithgow by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Lithgow is to line 550 bus and bus which costs $11 - $19 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station and Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between North Sydney and Lithgow is 162 km. The road distance is 135.6 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from North Sydney to Lithgow, including transfers.
North Sydney to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
North Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Lithgow is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a subway from Victoria Cross Station to Lithgow Station via Central Station, Central Station, and Emu Plains Station in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand B3
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
North Sydney to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
North Sydney to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Emu Plains Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Lithgow is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from North Sydney to Lithgow.
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