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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

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.54
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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.17
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$4.58

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
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 Melbourne Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.84–$623.27

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$139.92
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

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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