There are 7 ways to get from Lawson to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lawson Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 17m$43–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lawson Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 53m$37–65Drive 302.8 km
- Drive from Lawson to Canberracar 302.8 km
3h 28m$54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Lawson Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 29m$258–489Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
6h 43m$49–118Train via Minto
- Take the train from Lawson Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 23m$41–71Train, bus via Moss Vale
- Take the train from Lawson Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
7h 36m$54–84
Lawson to Canberra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawson to Canberra is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lawson to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawson station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Great Western Hwy Opp Lawson Station and arriving at Canberra via Katoomba and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawson station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Lawson Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Lawson and Canberra is 379 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.
The best way to get from Lawson to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lawson to Canberra, including transfers.
Lawson to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Lawson to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lawson Station.
The best way to get from Lawson to Canberra is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Lawson, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a train from Lawson Station to Canberra Station via Central Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Hwy Opp Lawson Station to Canberra via Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, Katoomba, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lawson Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lawson Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lawson Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lawson Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lawson Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Lawson to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Lawson to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawson to Canberra is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lawson to Canberra.
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