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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
13 h 1 min
Car
1144 km.
from $62
Other
8 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
972 km.
from $268.82
17 h 52 min
972 km.
from $23.80
24 h 14 min
972 km.
from $93.98
14 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
972 km.
from $380.77
16 h 40 min
Train
972 km.
from $98.18
18 h 22 min
972 km.
from $74.48

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 26m
Twice daily
$7.63–$17.81
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
6h 5m
Once daily
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
Qantas
Website
Link Airways
Website
Air Link
Website
Qantas
Website
3h 23m
Every day
$279.84–$699.59
Link Airways
Website
1h 45m
Friday
$203.52–$432.48
Air Link
Website
14h 55m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$120.84–$623.27
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
5h 45m
Twice daily
$29.26–$139.92
131 500
131 500
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $1 - $47.83 and takes 17h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge is to fly and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer 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 17h 52m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Melbourne and Lightning Ridge is 1080 km. The road distance is 1169.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge without a car is to night train and bus which takes 16h 17m and costs $25 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lightning Ridge is 1169 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Melbourne 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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