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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne

Composite routes from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne

Cheapest
13 h 1 min
Car
1145 km.
from $62
Other
8 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
972 km.
from $321.87
18 h
972 km.
from $23.28
23 h 50 min
Bus, Train
972 km.
from $89.36
7 h 58 min
Plane
972 km.
from $293.26
6 h 45 min
Taxi, Plane
972 km.
from $307.23
11 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
972 km.
from $311
16 h 24 min
Bus, Train
972 km.
from $66.53
18 h 41 min
972 km.
from $70.24

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
SkyBus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 31m
Twice daily
$7.00–$17.81
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
6h 15m
Once daily
$40.70–$57.24
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$12.61
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Link Airways
Website
Jetstar
Website
5h 55m
Monday
$69.96–$330.72
Qantas
Website
3h 57m
Every day
$267.12–$699.59
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 55m
Friday
$241.68–$635.99
Link Airways
Website
1h 55m
Friday
$241.68–$635.99
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
5h 43m
Twice daily
$27.98–$139.92
131 500
131 500
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne is to bus which costs $1 - $46.74 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $184.78 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Melbourne is 1081 km. The road distance is 1175.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne without a car is to bus and night train which takes 16h 23m and costs $23.91 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Lightning Ridge to Melbourne bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

Train, bus or fly from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne is to bus which takes 18h and costs $1 - $46.74 . There are no good options to train or fly between Lightning Ridge to Melbourne.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Melbourne is 1175 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Lightning Ridge to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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