What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to train and bus which costs $11 - $19 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Lidsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lidsdale. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Castlereagh Hwy Opp Wolgan Rd via Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Lidsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Lidsdale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Sydney to Lidsdale?

The distance between Sydney and Lidsdale is 155 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Lidsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Lidsdale?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sydney to Lidsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Lidsdale bus from?

Sydney to Lidsdale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Lidsdale train from?

Sydney to Lidsdale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Lidsdale?

The best way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $150 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Sydney to Lidsdale bus arrive?

Sydney to Lidsdale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lithgow station.

Where does the Sydney to Lidsdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Lidsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lidsdale is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Sydney to Lidsdale.

Where can I stay near Lidsdale?

There are 61+ hotels available in Lidsdale.

Sydney to Lidsdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Lidsdale by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus
3h 57m
$43–59
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Parramatta Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
5h 23m
$11–19
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 10m
$12–146
Drive 153.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Lidsdalecar 153.8 km
2h 13m
$28–40

Sydney to Lidsdale by bus

6Weekly Buses

3h 57mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lidsdale, NSW, Australia?

Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Lithgow 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 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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