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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lithgow is to bus which costs $19 - $27 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Lithgow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington Station station and arriving at Lithgow Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Wellington to Lithgow?

The distance between Wellington and Lithgow is 218 km. The road distance is 209.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $19 - $27.

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

The bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Lithgow bus from?

Wellington to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Wellington Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Lithgow train from?

Wellington to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wellington Station.

Train or bus from Wellington to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Wellington to Lithgow is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $19 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $160 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Wellington to Lithgow bus arrive?

Wellington to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Where does the Wellington to Lithgow train arrive?

Wellington to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Lithgow Station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Lithgow is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Wellington to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 203+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Lithgow by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2802 / ...
3h 10m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Lithgow Stationtrain 428
3h 30m
$24–160
Drive 209.4 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Lithgowcar 209.4 km
2h 33m
$38–54

Wellington to Lithgow by bus

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Distance: 218.1 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wellington Station to Lithgow Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–160 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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