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How to get fromSydney International Airport to Lithgowby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney International Airport to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2701
    3h 51m
    $15–23

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    3h 57m
    $10–152

  3. Drive 143 km

    1. Drive from Sydney International Airport to Lithgowcar car 143 km
    1h 59m
    $26–37

  4. Train via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T1
    2. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    4h 46m
    $17–154

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  • Distance: 153.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney International Airport, 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 once 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.

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