There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Lithgow by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
7h 15m$65–114Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Penrith StationT5
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow StationBmt
8h 2m$39–202Drive 291.3 km
- Drive from Canberra to Lithgow291.3 km
3h 30m$56–80Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
6h 23m$240–638Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow StationBmt
7h 21m$60–244Bus, train via Penrith
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Emu Plains StationT1
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow StationBmt
7h 41m$66–116
Canberra to Lithgow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Lithgow is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Penrith Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Canberra and Lithgow is 423 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Lithgow without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Canberra to Lithgow, including transfers.
Canberra to Lithgow bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Lithgow is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $210 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Penrith Station in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Glenfield Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $2–5
Train from Burwood Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $21–28
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Lithgow bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Canberra to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Lithgow is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Canberra to Lithgow.
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