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How to get fromTamworth to Lightning Ridgeby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus bus 362
    2. Take the taxi from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rdtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    7h 48m
    $248–316

  2. Drive  411.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamworth to Lightning Ridgecar car 411.5 km
    4h 44m
    $75–109

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  • Distance: 490 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Tamworth to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy, take the taxi to Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rd, take the bus to Coonamble High School, Aberford St, walk to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can drive from Tamworth to Lightning Ridge in around 4h 44m.

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