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How to get fromLithgow to Canberraby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lithgow to Canberra by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    6h 26m
    $45–202

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    8h 33m
    $43–198

  3. Drive 291.1 km

    1. Drive from Lithgow to Canberracar car 291.1 km
    3h 31m
    $52–75

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lithgow to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OAG - CBR
    4h 48m
    $522–835

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lithgow to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    7h 26m
    $78–123

  6. Train, bus via Moss Vale

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain train Shl
    3. Take the bus from Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    8h 46m
    $56–211

  7. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    5h 38m
    $260–621

Lithgow to Canberra by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

You can take a train from Lithgow Station to Canberra Station via Penrith Station, Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lithgow Post Office, Main St to Canberra via Caroline Av At Stewart St, Lithgow, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 7h 26m.

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