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

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Lithgow is to bus and line 845 bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Lithgow is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A and Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Wollongong and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Wollongong to Lithgow?

The distance between Wollongong and Lithgow is 237 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wollongong to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $16 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Wollongong to Lithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Lithgow bus from?

Wollongong to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G station.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Lithgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Wollongong to Lithgow?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Lithgow is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $16 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Wollongong to Lithgow bus arrive?

Wollongong to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campbelltown Station, Stand A.

Where does the Wollongong to Lithgow train arrive?

Wollongong to Lithgow train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Wollongong to Lithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Lithgow is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Wollongong to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 199+ hotels available in Lithgow.

Wollongong to Lithgow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 845 bus, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 18m
$16–160
Bus, line 845 bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
3. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus
6h 11m
$25–39
Drive 183.3 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Lithgowcar 183.3 km
2h 44m
$34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
2. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain T5
3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 57m
$21–173

Wollongong to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 237.5 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde via 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 11m.

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