There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
3h 51m$15–23Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
3h 57m$10–152Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lithgow143 km
1h 59mDrive 143 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgowcar 143 km
1h 59m$26–37Line 420 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
4h 40m$12–19
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow is to line 420 bus and bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lithgow is 154 km. The road distance is 143 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $15 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $160 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 3 times a week. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Lithgow Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lithgow.
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