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How to get fromCanberra to Lithgowby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Lithgow by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 48m
    $43–206

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 46m
    $38–204

  3. Drive 290.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Lithgowcar car 290.6 km
    3h 31m
    $54–77

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $260–608

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus bus
    6h 55m
    $74–116

  6. Train via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 5m
    $43–202

  7. Bus, train via Moss Vale

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand Hbus bus 6Sh
    3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 37m
    $56–207

Canberra to Lithgow by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Lithgow via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 6h 55m.

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