There are 8 ways to get from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance by bus, car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Police Station/Roadknight Stbus
13h 23m$51–116Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
- Take the bus from Canberra to Police Station/Roadknight Stbus
15h 33m$45–229Drive 707 km
- Drive from Lithgow to Lakes Entrancecar 707 km
8h 17m$127–183Train, fly to Merimbula Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane SYD - MIM
- Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Post Office/Princes Hwybus
11h 36m$251–536Train, bus via Bega
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus Pm2
- Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Post Office/Princes Hwybus
19h 15m$83–144Train, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Police Station/Roadknight Stbus
12h 53m$266–666Train, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
13h$167–524Train, fly to Moruya Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane SYD - MYA
- Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Post Office/Princes Hwybus
13h 48m$237–566
Lithgow to Lakes Entrance by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance is to drive which takes 8h 17m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lithgow station to Lakes Entrance station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and arriving at Police Station/Roadknight St via Sydney Central Station and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Lithgow and Lakes Entrance is 862 km. The road distance is 707 km.
The best way to get from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance without a car is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance, including transfers.
Lithgow to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Lithgow to Lakes Entrance bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Lakes Entrance is 707 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Lithgow to Lakes Entrance.
There are 329+ hotels available in Lakes Entrance.
What companies run services between Lithgow, NSW, Australia and Lakes Entrance, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Police Station/Roadknight St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Merimbula Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Lithgow Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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