There are 5 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Strathfield Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow StationBmt
6h 51m$37–203Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 12701
8h 11m$70–123Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Lithgow294.4 km
3h 34m$58–83Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
6h 26m$243–671Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith StationT1
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow StationBmt
8h 56m$68–258
Queanbeyan to Lithgow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow is to train which costs $35 - $210 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $55 - $85.
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 8h 11m.
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 Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Queanbeyan and Lithgow is 447 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $35 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Queanbeyan to Lithgow, including transfers.
Queanbeyan to Lithgow bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, 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 6h 51m and costs $35 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia and Lithgow, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Lithgow Station via Strathfield Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 via City Interchange Plt 11, Canberra, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 8h 11m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- 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
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/
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 Penrith Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
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 Penrith Station to Lithgow 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
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Burwood Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- 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
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Queanbeyan to Lithgow bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Queanbeyan to Lithgow train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Lithgow is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Queanbeyan to Lithgow.
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