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How to get fromWollongong to Lithgowby train, bus, or 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. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Redfern Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train T1
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    4h 56m
    $22–31

  2. Train, line 910 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Sutherland Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus bus 910 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pdebus bus
    5h 56m
    $20–30

  3. Drive 178.6 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Lithgowcar car 178.6 km
    2h 39m
    $33–47

  4. Bus, line 845 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus bus 845
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus
    5h 59m
    $27–39

Wollongong to Lithgow by train

Calendar254Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Lithgow Station via Redfern Station and Emu Plains Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 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 5h 59m.

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