There are 7 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 Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
7h 15m$65–114Train via Minto
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 25m$38–200Drive 291.3 km
- Drive from Canberra to Lithgowcar 291.3 km
3h 31m$56–80Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
6h 21m$240–658Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 19m$60–244Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 57m$38–204Bus via Sydney
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Domestic Airportbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Lithgowbus
8h 10m$90–151
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 31m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 31m 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 Blacktown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
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 via Minto, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 25m.
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 Blacktown Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–440
- 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
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Blacktown Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $22–29
- First
- $30–45
- 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
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- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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
- $55–80
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Lithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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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 31m to drive from Canberra to Lithgow.
There are 193+ hotels available in Lithgow.