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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 53m
    $48–208

  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 51m
    $35–187

  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 23m
    $263–628

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2701
    6h 55m
    $53–79

  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 6m
    $39–196

  7. Bus, train via Moss Vale

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moss Valebus bus
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Stationtrain train Shl
    3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 20m
    $58–222

Canberra to Lithgow by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Sydney Central Station and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 55m.

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