How to Travel from
Hay to Lightning Ridge
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Hay, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hay to Lightning Ridge
Composite routes from Hay to Lightning Ridge
Cheapest
8 h 35 min
Car
767 km.
from $42
Other
15 h 43 min
636 km.
from $20.97
14 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
636 km.
from $310.11
17 h 9 min
Bus, Train
636 km.
from $41.20
23 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
636 km.
from $443.80
13 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
636 km.
from $357.52
Route Navigator Hay - Lightning Ridge
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63 м
63 м
Turn right onto Moppett Street
Moppett Street, 65 м
65 м
Turn left onto Lachlan Street
Lachlan Street, 1 km 929 м
1 km 929 м
Turn right onto Murray Street
Murray Street, 76 km 209 м
76 km 209 м
Turn left onto Gunbar Booligal Road
Gunbar Booligal Road, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto McKinley Road
McKinley Road, 61 km 177 м
61 km 177 м
Turn right onto Lachlan Valley Way
Lachlan Valley Way, 11 km 154 м
11 km 154 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Keats Street
Keats Street, 146 km 357 м
146 km 357 м
Turn right onto Glenwood Road
Glenwood Road, 47 km 648 м
47 km 648 м
Turn right onto Priory Tank Road
Priory Tank Road, 1 km 516 м
1 km 516 м
Turn left onto Hartwood Street
Hartwood Street, 75 km 72 м
75 km 72 м
Turn right
1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn slight right onto Nyngan Street
Nyngan Street, 311 м
311 м
Turn right onto Barrier Highway
Barrier Highway, 44 km 930 м
44 km 930 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 1 km 70 м
1 km 70 м
Turn left onto Moonagee Street
Moonagee Street, 151 м
151 м
Turn left onto Moonagee Street
Moonagee Street, 59 km 247 м
59 km 247 м
Turn left onto Carinda Road
Carinda Road, 84 km 770 м
84 km 770 м
Turn right onto Carinda Road
Carinda Road, 17 km 774 м
17 km 774 м
Turn slight left onto McNamara Street
McNamara Street, 68 km 786 м
68 km 786 м
Turn right onto Bate Street
Bate Street, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 2 km 856 м
2 km 856 м
Turn right onto Montkeila Street
Montkeila Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn left onto Fox Street
Fox Street, 75 м
75 м
Turn slight left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 65 km 811 м
65 km 811 м
Turn right onto Lorne Road
Lorne Road, 7 km 954 м
7 km 954 м
Continue onto Fred Reece Way
Fred Reece Way, 1 km 803 м
1 km 803 м
Continue onto Opal Street
Opal Street, 226 м
226 м
Turn right onto Cardinal Road
Cardinal Road, 258 м
258 м
Arrive at destination
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.
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