There are 5 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 46m$34–186Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 2701
7h 48m$55–89Drive 293.8 km
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Lithgowcar 293.8 km
3h 35m$53–77Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
6h 37m$266–631Train via Penrith
- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
7h 57m$38–195
Queanbeyan to Lithgow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow is to train which costs $30 - $190 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Queanbeyan to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Riverside Plaza, Morisset 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 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Queanbeyan station to Lithgow station. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Station and arriving at Lithgow Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Queanbeyan and Lithgow is 465 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow, including transfers.
Queanbeyan to Lithgow bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Queanbeyan to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Station.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $30 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Lithgow Station via Central Station in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via City Interchange Plt 11, Canberra, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–27
- First
- $35–41
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Queanbeyan to Lithgow bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Queanbeyan to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Lithgow is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Queanbeyan to Lithgow.
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