How to Travel from
Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Swan Hill, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge
Composite routes from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge
Cheapest
10 h 51 min
Car
955 km.
from $52
Other
19 h 11 min
776 km.
from $25.78
15 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
776 km.
from $456.83
19 h 51 min
Bus, Train
776 km.
from $66.37
Route Navigator Swan Hill - Lightning Ridge
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bone Lane
Bone Lane, 66 м
66 м
Turn right onto Beveridge Street
Beveridge Street, 60 м
60 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto McCallum Street
McCallum Street, 301 м
301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McCallum Street
McCallum Street, 67 km 224 м
67 km 224 м
Turn left onto Moulamein Road
Moulamein Road, 2 km 758 м
2 km 758 м
Turn right onto Tallow Street
Tallow Street, 62 km 426 м
62 km 426 м
Turn right onto Sturt Highway
Sturt Highway, 55 km 65 м
55 km 65 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 2 km 268 м
2 km 268 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/
Bus from Swan Hill College, High St to Balranald
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$5.81
Bus from Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$21.47
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 Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Blende
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$15.16
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Mildura
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.15–$16.42
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.28–$21.47
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.91–$20.21
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wangaratta Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$119.99
Train from Benalla Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$119.99
Airlines
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Broken Hill to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$568.39
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $1 - $51.09 and takes 19h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 11h 40m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Swan Hill and Lightning Ridge?
No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill College, High St and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Balranald Heritage Park, Sturt Hwy, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
How far is it from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Swan Hill and Lightning Ridge is 1262 km. The road distance is 1040.6 km.
How do I travel from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge without a car?
The best way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 19h 11m and costs $1 - $51.09 .
How long does it take to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
It takes approximately 19h 11m to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge bus from?
Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Swan Hill College, High St station.
Train, bus or fly from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
The best way to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge is to bus which takes 19h 11m and costs $1 - $51.09 . There are no good options to train or fly between Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge.
Where does the Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?
Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St station.
Can I drive from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge?
Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge is 1041 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Swan Hill 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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