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How to get from Sydney to Lithgow by train?

By train

To get from Sydney to Lithgow in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the T2 train from St James Station station to Lidcombe Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T1 train and finally take the BMT train from Blacktown Station station to Lithgow Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$6.88.

216minA$6.88
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Train - T1
Train - BMT
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lidcombe Station
    ID 214110
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blacktown Station
    ID 214810
    28 min
  • 6
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lithgow Station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via T8, T1 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Lithgow in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T1 train and finally take the BMT train from Blacktown Station station to Lithgow Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$6.88.

224minA$6.88
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - T1
Train - BMT
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Penrith
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blacktown Station
    ID 214810
    48 min
  • 6
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lithgow Station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Lithgow

The distance between Sydney, Sydney and Lithgow, Sydney is approximately 160.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Lithgow by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Lithgow, Sydney

Lithgow is located at Lithgow, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2.

Train stations close to Lithgow:

  • Lithgow Station
  • Zig Zag Station

Bus stations close to Lithgow:

  • Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2
  • Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
  • Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3

Alternative route by train via T8, T1 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Lithgow in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T1 train and finally take the BMT train from Blacktown Station station to Lithgow Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$6.88.

224minA$6.88
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - T1
Train - BMT
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Penrith
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blacktown Station
    ID 214810
    48 min
  • 6
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lithgow Station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lithgow?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line T1, Bus line BMT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Lithgow?

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line T1, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Lithgow in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Lithgow in Sydney?

    The T2 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney to Leppington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Lithgow Station station near Lithgow in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Lithgow in Sydney by train?

    The total travel time between Sydney and Lithgow in Sydney by train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Lithgow in Sydney?

    Get on the T2 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Lithgow in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Lithgow Station station, which is closest to Lithgow in Sydney.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney to Lithgow?

    The ride from Sydney to Lithgow costs A$6.88.

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