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

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Lithgow is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 39m.

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 45m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Lithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station, Station St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs $16 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.

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 9m and costs $16 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Wollongong to Lithgow bus arrive?

Wollongong to Lithgow bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, 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 45m to drive from Wollongong to Lithgow.

Where can I stay near Lithgow?

There are 196+ hotels available in Lithgow.

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

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

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Train
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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 9m
$16–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
5h 39m
$22–32
Drive 183.3 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Lithgowcar 183.3 km
2h 45m
$39–57
Bus, line 845 bus, train
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 train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
5h 46m
$24–173

Wollongong to Lithgow by train

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Distance: 237.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 39m.

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