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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Lithgow is to bus which costs $5 - $16 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penrith Station, Stand D station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Emu Plains Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Penrith to Lithgow?

The distance between Penrith and Lithgow is 96 km. The road distance is 86.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $16.

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

The bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Lithgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Lithgow train from?

Penrith to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Emu Plains Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Penrith to Lithgow is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $140 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Penrith to Lithgow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penrith to Lithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Lithgow is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Penrith to Lithgow.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lithgow?

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

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1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 48Bm
1h 54m
$5–16
Train
1. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
1h 57m
$8–140
Drive 86.2 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Lithgowcar 86.2 km
1h 23m
$16–23
Bus via Springwood Station, Station St
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Springwood Station, Station Stbus 21Bm
2. Take the bus from Springwood Station, Station St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
2h 45m
$9–19

Penrith to Lithgow by bus

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Distance: 95.8 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit operates a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde 3 times a day. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 57m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.

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