What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton to Lithgow?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Lithgow is to bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Lithgow?

The fastest way to get from Thornton to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station, Karuah St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via Hornsby Station, Stand C, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Hamilton Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Thornton to Lithgow?

The distance between Thornton and Lithgow is 289 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

How do I travel from Thornton to Lithgow without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $18 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Lithgow?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Thornton to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Lithgow bus from?

Thornton to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Thornton Station, Karuah St.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Lithgow train from?

Thornton to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.

Train or bus from Thornton to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Thornton to Lithgow is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $18 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $170 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Thornton to Lithgow bus arrive?

Thornton to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Thornton to Lithgow train arrive?

Thornton to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Thornton to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Lithgow is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Thornton to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 202+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Thornton to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Thornton Station, Karuah St to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 75Hu / ...
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus 23Bm / ...
6h 6m
$19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
6h 13m
$24–170
Drive 250.9 km
1. Drive from Thornton to Lithgowcar 250.9 km
3h 18m
$45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2703
7h 17m
$37–176

Thornton to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 288.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Thornton, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Thornton Station, Karuah St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand B, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A, Parramatta Station, Stand B3, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thornton Station to Lithgow Station via Hamilton Station and Strathfield Station in around 6h 13m.

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