There are 3 ways to get from Parkes to Lithgow (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Parkes to Lithgow (Station) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Lithgow (Station) is to train which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Parkes to Lithgow (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkes Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Parkes and Lithgow (Station) is 289 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.
The best way to get from Parkes to Lithgow (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
The train from Parkes Station to Lithgow Station takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Parkes to Lithgow (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.
Parkes to Lithgow (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Parkes Station.
The best way to get from Parkes to Lithgow (Station) is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Parkes, NSW, Australia and Lithgow (Station), NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Parkes Station to Lithgow Station twice a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Parkes Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $23–35
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Parkes Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Parkes to Lithgow (Station) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Parkes to Lithgow (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Lithgow (Station) is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Parkes to Lithgow (Station).
There are 197+ hotels available in Lithgow (Station).