There are 7 ways to get from Lithgow to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 8m$49–85Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
8h 33m$43–198Drive 291.1 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Canberracar 291.1 km
3h 31m$53–77Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OAG - CBR
4h 48m$432–836Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 26m$45–207Train, bus via Moss Vale
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
8h 46m$56–211Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
5h 38m$260–621
Lithgow to Canberra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
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 Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Lithgow and Canberra is 426 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Lithgow to Canberra, including transfers.
Lithgow to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Canberra via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Sydney Central Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lithgow Station to Canberra Station via Penrith Station, Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith 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
- $21–27
- First
- $30–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Lithgow Station to Central 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
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith 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
- $21–27
- First
- $30–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Lithgow Station to Central 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Lithgow to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Lithgow to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Penrith Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Canberra is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Lithgow to Canberra.
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