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

The cheapest way to get from Forster to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 18h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forster to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $110 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Forster and Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Taree, Gordon St Before Horton St, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

How far is it from Forster to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Forster and Lightning Ridge is 1088 km. The road distance is 662.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forster to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 18h 49m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 18h 49m to get from Forster to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

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

Forster to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.

Where does the Forster to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?

Forster to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.

Can I drive from Forster to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Lightning Ridge is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Forster to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are 13+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.

Forster to Lightning Ridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Forster to Lightning Ridge by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Taree to Port Macquariebus
2. Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 371 / ...
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
18h 49m
$101–160
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus 150 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
19h 9m
$96–261
Drive 662.9 km
1. Drive from Forster to Lightning Ridgecar 662.9 km
7h 54m
$119–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taree Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
19h 11m
$106–416
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
26h 49m
$249–357

Forster to Lightning Ridge by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

18h 49mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,088.5 km
Duration: 18h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, Port Macquarie, Gordon St Before Horton St, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 18h 49m.

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