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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

    best
    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
    $47–76

  2. Train via Minto

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 41m
    $38–200

  3. Drive 290.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Lithgowcar car 290.6 km
    3h 31m
    $52–75

  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
    $250–598

  5. Bus, train

    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
    7h 1m
    $42–205

  6. Train

    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 59m
    $38–204

  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 Glenfield Station, Railway Pdebus bus
    3. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 56m
    $51–203

Canberra to Lithgow by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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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 Sydney Central Station and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Lithgow Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 7h 41m.

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