What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cowra?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Cowra is to bus which costs $21 - $30 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Cowra?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Cowra is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Cowra?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Cowra. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand F and arriving at Macquarie St After Kendal St via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Penrith to Cowra?

The distance between Penrith and Cowra is 263 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.

How do I travel from Penrith to Cowra without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Cowra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $21 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Cowra?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Penrith to Cowra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Cowra bus from?

Penrith to Cowra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Penrith Station, Stand F.

Where does the Penrith to Cowra bus arrive?

Penrith to Cowra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.

Can I drive from Penrith to Cowra?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Cowra is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Penrith to Cowra.

Where can I stay near Cowra?

There are 19+ hotels available in Cowra.

Penrith to Cowra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Cowra by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 25Bm
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 551 / ...
5h 26m
$21–30
Train, bus via Orange
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Orange Stationtrain 427
2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 794
6h 26m
$36–174
Drive 253.7 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Cowracar 253.7 km
3h 24m
$46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Macquarie St After Kendal Stbus 551 / ...
5h 34m
$24–33

Penrith to Cowra by bus

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Cowra, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Macquarie St After Kendal St via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 in around 5h 26m.

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