There are 4 ways to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Lightning Ridge Airport
best- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)plane DBO - LHG
2h 1m$98–617Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
5h 40m$33–47Drive 358.2 km
- Drive from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridgecar 358.2 km
3h 54m$65–94Fly to Walgett Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Walgett Airport (WGE)plane DBO - WGE
- Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridgetaxi
1h 52m$280–824
Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs $280 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Dubbo Airport, Arthur Butler Dr and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Dubbo Airport (DBO) and Lightning Ridge is 322 km. The road distance is 358.2 km.
The best way to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.
The best way to get from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 40m.
Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Dubbo Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Dubbo Airport (DBO), Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
Air Link flies from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office twice daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- airlinkairlines.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport via Walgett Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Walgett Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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