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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Lithgow is to train which costs $19 - $170 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Lithgow via Wollongong and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Shellharbour and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Lithgow?

The distance between Shellharbour and Lithgow is 267 km. The road distance is 205 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $19 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Shellharbour to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Lithgow bus from?

Shellharbour to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Lithgow train from?

Shellharbour to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.

Train or bus from Shellharbour to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Lithgow is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $19 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Shellharbour to Lithgow bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Lithgow bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Shellharbour to Lithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Lithgow is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Shellharbour to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 204+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Shellharbour to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, and bus

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
6h 32m
$19–163
Line 53 bus, bus, line 845 bus, line 790 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand Cbus 53
2. Take the bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
4. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A to Penrith Station, Stand Fbus 790
5. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 22m
$28–177
Drive 205 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Lithgowcar 205 km
3h
$37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus
7h 24m
$68–99

Shellharbour to Lithgow by bus and train

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Distance: 267.5 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Lithgow Station via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, and Central Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Lithgow via Wollongong and Central Station in around 7h 24m.

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