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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Gulgong is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Gulgong is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Gulgong?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Gulgong. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Herbert St Opp White St via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Penrith to Gulgong?

The distance between Penrith and Gulgong is 287 km. The road distance is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Gulgong without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $28 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Penrith to Gulgong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Gulgong bus from?

Penrith to Gulgong bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Penrith to Gulgong bus arrive?

Penrith to Gulgong bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.

Can I drive from Penrith to Gulgong?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Gulgong is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Penrith to Gulgong.

Where can I stay near Gulgong?

There are 31+ hotels available in Gulgong.

Penrith to Gulgong - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Gulgong by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 48Bm
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Herbert St Opp White Stbus 543 / ...
5h 44m
$29–41
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Herbert St Opp White Stbus 543 / ...
5h 50m
$25–160
Drive 242 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Gulgongcar 242 km
3h 16m
$43–62

Penrith to Gulgong by bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.1 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Herbert St Opp White St via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde and Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 in around 5h 44m.

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