There are 5 ways to get from Thirroul to Lithgow by train, bus, or car
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Train via Penrith
best- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 46m$20–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 6m$16–159Bus, line 845 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus
6h 41m$32–46Drive 172.4 km
- Drive from Thirroul to Lithgowcar 172.4 km
2h 35m$32–46Train, line 450 bus
- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Hurstville Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Hurstville Station, Stand B to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand Fbus 450
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
4h 51m$20–165
Thirroul to Lithgow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thirroul to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Thirroul to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirroul to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A and Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirroul station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Thirroul Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Thirroul and Lithgow is 222 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Thirroul to Lithgow without a car is to train via Penrith which takes 4h 46m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Thirroul to Lithgow, including transfers.
Thirroul to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av station.
Thirroul to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Thirroul Station.
The best way to get from Thirroul to Lithgow is to train via Penrith which takes 4h 46m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Thirroul, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Thirroul Station to Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thirroul Station to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via North Wollongong Station, Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A, Penrith Station, Stand F, and Penrith Station, Stand D in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Hurstville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transit Systems
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Booking & Getting There
Thirroul to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campbelltown Station, Stand A.
Thirroul to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirroul to Lithgow is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Thirroul to Lithgow.
There are 199+ hotels available in Lithgow.




