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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Canberra is to bus via Sydney which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 8m.

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 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.

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 7m.

How far is it from Lithgow to Canberra?

The distance between Lithgow and Canberra is 424 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 bus via Sydney which takes 6h 8m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

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 via Sydney which takes 6h 8m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Lithgow to Canberra bus arrive?

Lithgow to Canberra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

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 874+ 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 bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Sydney
best
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 8m
$44–80
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 7m
$39–197
Drive 294.3 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Canberracar 294.3 km
3h 36m
$54–78
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 48m
$523–736
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 31m
$40–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
8h 39m
$93–163
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 44m
$240–631

Lithgow to Canberra by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424 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 7m.

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