There are 8 ways to get from Lithgow to Canberra by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 12802 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
6h 31m$64–115Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta StationBmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
8h 13m$40–198Drive 293.5 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Canberra293.5 km
3h 34m$56–81Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAG
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)OAG - CBR
5h 13m$393–737Train, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central StationBmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
6h 59m$60–237Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Lithgow to Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to CanberraMelbourne
7h 15m$87–152Train via Penrith
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith StationBmt
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Glenfield StationT5
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
8h 20m$40–196Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
5h 47m$240–631
Lithgow to Canberra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $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 Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
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 Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Lithgow and Canberra is 423 km. The road distance is 293.5 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 31m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 13m.
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 in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lithgow Station to Canberra Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- 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
- $21–28
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- 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
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Penrith Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- 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 Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- 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
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Lithgow to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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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 Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Canberra is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Lithgow to Canberra.
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