HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Hay to Lightning Ridge

by Plane, Route or Car

Hay
+0
Lightning Ridge
Transport search to Lightning Ridge
Hay
+0
Lightning Ridge
Building a composite car route
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
9 h 25 min
825 km.
from $45
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Hay, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia

All
14 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
15 May, Fri
16 May, Sat
17 May, Sun
18 May, Mon
19 May, Tue

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hay to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Hay to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Griffith Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.56–$10.74
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.42
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$15.16
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.42
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$8.21

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Griffith to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.36–$757.86

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Griffith to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$505.24

Air Link

Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Griffith to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$757.86
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.53–$378.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge is to bus and train which costs $5.11 - $43.48 and takes 17h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 9h 23m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Hay and Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Hay to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Hay and Lightning Ridge is 1040 km. The road distance is 823.7 km.

How do I travel from Hay to Lightning Ridge without a car?

The best way to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs $1 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge?

It takes approximately 15h 43m to get from Hay to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay to Lightning Ridge bus from?

Hay to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.

Where does the Hay to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?

Hay to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3.

Can I drive from Hay to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Lightning Ridge is 824 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Hay to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are six+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $76.78 per night.
+0