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How to get fromDapto to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dapto to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    14h 47m
    $81–240

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    15h 32m
    $66–95

  3. Drive  768.6 km

    1. Drive from Dapto to Lightning Ridgecar car 768.6 km
    9h 27m
    $139–201

  4. Train, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane SYD - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus
    10h 16m
    $281–491

  5. Train, fly to Walgett Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Walgett Airport (WGE)plane plane SYD - WGE
    3. Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridgetaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $448–823

  6. Train, fly to Moree Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dapto Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane SYD - MRZ
    3. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    14h 1m
    $397–881

Dapto to Lightning Ridge by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 912.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

What companies run services between Dapto, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Dapto to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the train to Central Station, take the train to Dubbo Station, walk to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dapto Station to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 15h 32m.

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