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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Tamworthby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Tamworth by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi Stbus bus 516 / ...
    2. Drive from Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwycar car
    3. Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus 361
    6h 49m
    $54–79

  2. Drive 411.3 km

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Tamworthcar car 411.3 km
    4h 44m
    $74–107

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  • Distance: 489.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Tamworth. However, you can take the bus to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St, drive to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy, then take the bus to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Tamworth in around 4h 44m.

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