The average train between Canberra and Lithgow takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Canberra to Lithgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Canberra and Lithgow. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canberra is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Lithgow at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Campbelltown Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Lithgow. However, there are services departing from Canberra station and arriving at Lithgow station via Campbelltown Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Canberra to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station.
The distance between Canberra and Lithgow is 221.5 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 7h 37m.