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How to get fromTownsville to Lithgowby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $195–650

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    37h 11m
    $230–5,304

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    43h 7m
    $290–429

  4. Drive  1,941.2 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Lithgowcar car 1,941.2 km
    22h 13m
    $351–507

  5. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane TSV - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    8h 55m
    $282–1,050

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane TSV - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    11h
    $320–1,406

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    4. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    45h 38m
    $367–653

Townsville to Lithgow by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration37h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Lithgow Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 37h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A in around 43h 7m.

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