There are 8 ways to get from Merimbula to Lithgow by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MIM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
6h 14m$228–570Bus, train via Canberra
cheapest- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop772
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Strathfield Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow StationBmt
11h 59m$58–235Bus
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St772
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
12h 12m$87–147Drive 513.7 km
- Drive from Merimbula to Lithgow513.7 km
6h 29m$101–146Fly Merimbula Airport to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Orange Airport (OAG)MIM - OAG
- Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
7h 53m$349–820Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
11h 9m$272–640Bus to Moruya Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Park St At Wonga St to Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MYA - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
10h 6m$250–590Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merimbula to Central StationPm1
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow StationBmt
13h 36m$74–241
Merimbula to Lithgow by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merimbula to Lithgow is to bus and train via Canberra which costs $55 - $240 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Merimbula to Lithgow is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Merimbula to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Wonga St and arriving at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Canberra and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Merimbula and Lithgow is 517 km. The road distance is 513.7 km.
The best way to get from Merimbula to Lithgow without a car is to bus and train via Canberra which takes 11h 59m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Merimbula to Lithgow, including transfers.
Merimbula to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Park St At Wonga St station.
Merimbula to Lithgow bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merimbula to Lithgow is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Merimbula to Lithgow.
There are 189+ hotels available in Lithgow.
What companies run services between Merimbula, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Park St At Wonga St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, Canberra, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 12h 12m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–410
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–400
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow 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 Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Canberra Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Park St At Wonga St to Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Merimbula to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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