There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, or car
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Wellington to Lightning Ridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge is to train and bus which costs $40 - $170 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Wellington and Lightning Ridge is 408 km. The road distance is 403.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $40 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Lightning Ridge is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wellington to Lightning Ridge.
There are 13+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Wellington, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Wellington to Lightning Ridge. However, you can 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 drive from Wellington to Lightning Ridge in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wellington Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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