What is the cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Post Office, Main St and arriving at Canberra via Lithgow and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Lithgow station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Canberra?

The distance between Lithgow and Canberra is 438 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.

How do I travel from Lithgow to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $55 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Lithgow to Canberra?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lithgow to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Canberra bus from?

Lithgow to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Lithgow station.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Canberra train from?

Lithgow to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.

Train or bus from Lithgow to Canberra?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Lithgow to Canberra bus arrive?

Lithgow to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Lithgow to Canberra train arrive?

Lithgow to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Canberra is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lithgow to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 847+ hotels available in Canberra.

Lithgow to Canberra - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
6h 49m
$60–242
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 2m
$39–197
Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
7h 24m
$78–265
Drive 294.3 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Canberracar 294.3 km
3h 36m
$53–76
Drive to Orange Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OAG - CBR
4h 38m
$442–685
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
7h 50m
$94–160
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
5h 38m
$230–601

Lithgow to Canberra by train and bus

164Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Lithgow Post Office, Main St to Canberra via Caroline Av At Stewart St, Lithgow, and Central Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lithgow Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 8h 2m.

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