There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Lidsdale by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus
3h 57m$43–59Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 10m$12–151Drive 153.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Lidsdalecar 153.8 km
2h 13m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
4h 4m$16–24
Sydney to Lidsdale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to bus which costs $16 - $25 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $27 - $40.
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.
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.
The distance between Sydney and Lidsdale is 155 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale without a car is to bus via Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sydney to Lidsdale, including transfers.
Sydney to Lidsdale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Lidsdale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lidsdale is to bus via Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $160 and takes 4h 10m.
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 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Lithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Lidsdale bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Lithgow station.
Sydney to Lidsdale train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Lithgow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lidsdale is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Sydney to Lidsdale.
There are 61+ hotels available in Lidsdale.