Sydney to Lowell by train
Lowell lies 965 km (600 mi) west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,178 km (732 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sydney | Lowell | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 105,968 | 110,699 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Sydney station | Central Street station, Union Station, Merrimack Street station |
Clocks in Lowell are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 13 h 4 min journey lands only 12 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lowell
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Sydney to Lowell
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Staying in Lowell
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Common questions
How far is Lowell from Sydney?
965 km (600 mi) in a straight line, west of Sydney; by road roughly 1,178 km (732 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Lowell by train?
About 13 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Lowell?
Lowell is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Glace_Bay).
What currency do I need in Lowell?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.