How to Travel from
Bendigo to Lightning Ridge
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Bendigo, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge
Composite routes from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge
Cheapest
11 h 59 min
Car
1054 km.
from $57
Other
19 h 14 min
884 km.
from $28.83
13 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
883 km.
from $542.41
19 h 38 min
Train
884 km.
from $106.52
29 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
883 km.
from $663.53
11 h 26 min
Train, Plane
883 km.
from $262.96
Route Navigator Bendigo - Lightning Ridge
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Gladstone Street
Gladstone Street, 139 м
139 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
Mitchell Street, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mitchell Street
Mitchell Street, 149 м
149 м
Turn right onto C332
1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Chapel Street
Chapel Street, 431 м
431 м
Turn right onto McCrae Street
McCrae Street, 5 km 18 м
5 km 18 м
Turn right onto Taylor Street
Taylor Street, 1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
Turn right onto Golf Course Road
Golf Course Road, 74 м
74 м
Turn left onto Taylor Street
Taylor Street, 9 km 577 м
9 km 577 м
Turn left onto Peatlings Road
Peatlings Road, 2 km 348 м
2 km 348 м
Turn right onto Midland Highway
Midland Highway, 27 km 642 м
27 km 642 м
Continue onto Northern Highway and drive toward Echuca
Northern Highway, Echuca, 17 km 241 м
17 km 241 м
Turn left onto Mary Street
Mary Street, 299 м
299 м
Turn slight right onto Echuca Road
Echuca Road, 25 km 352 м
25 km 352 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 1 km 205 м
1 km 205 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warren Street
Warren Street, 2 km 603 м
2 km 603 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 13 km 864 м
13 km 864 м
Turn left onto Mathoura Line Road
Mathoura Line Road, 23 km 52 м
23 km 52 м
Turn right onto Crump Road
Crump Road, 1 km 728 м
1 km 728 м
Turn left onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 35 km 421 м
35 km 421 м
Turn right onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 61 м
61 м
Turn left onto Crispe Street
Crispe Street, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Henry Street
Henry Street, 228 м
228 м
Turn right onto Junction Street
Junction Street, 341 м
341 м
Turn left onto Mann Street
Mann Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Harrison Street
Harrison Street, 463 м
463 м
Turn right onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 170 м
170 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 132 м
132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Street
Napier Street, 110 м
110 м
Turn right onto Davidson Street
Davidson Street, 292 м
292 м
Turn left onto Chippenham Park Road
Chippenham Park Road, 2 km 749 м
2 km 749 м
Turn left onto Hay Road
Hay Road, 118 km 220 м
118 km 220 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobb Highway
Cobb Highway, 2 km 336 м
2 km 336 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 Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$15.26
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.54
Bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$13.99
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Benalla
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.78–$15.26
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Wangaratta
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.29–$16.54
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Bendigo Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$953.99
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.84–$699.59
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$432.48
Air Link
Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Bendigo Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$953.99
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Benalla Station to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.35–$120.84
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$139.92
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Bendigo to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.63
Train from Bendigo to Sunbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$7.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge?
The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $2.28 - $53.26 and takes 19h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge?
The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Lightning Ridge?
No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Wangaratta Station, Norton St, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
How far is it from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Bendigo and Lightning Ridge is 1185 km. The road distance is 1112.1 km.
How do I travel from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge without a car?
The best way to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus and night train which takes 17h 41m and costs $18.48 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge?
It takes approximately 17h 41m to get from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Bendigo to Lightning Ridge bus from?
Bendigo to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Where does the Bendigo to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?
Bendigo to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Wangaratta Station/Norton St.
Can I drive from Bendigo to Lightning Ridge?
Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Lightning Ridge is 1112 km. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Bendigo 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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