There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow by bus, train, 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 54m$16–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Parramatta Stationtrain T2
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 2m$12–157Drive 140.7 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Lithgowcar 140.7 km
2h 2m$26–37
Sydney CBD to Lithgow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow is to bus which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Parramatta Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Lithgow is 145 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Wynyard Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Lithgow is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $160 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wynyard Station to Lithgow Station via Parramatta Station in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Lithgow train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Lithgow is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Sydney CBD to Lithgow.
There are 202+ hotels available in Lithgow.