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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 2802
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 8m
    $55–86

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    8h 3m
    $34–187

  3. Drive  292.9 km

    1. Drive from Lithgow to Canberracar car 292.9 km
    3h 35m
    $63–91

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OAG - CBR
    5h 18m
    $576–991

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 26m
    $49–212

  6. Train, bus via Moss Vale

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain train Shl
    3. Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    8h 41m
    $56–217

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    5h 39m
    $272–727

Lithgow to Canberra by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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 Central Station in around 8h 3m.

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