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Ballarat to Lightning Ridge buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballarat and Lightning Ridge takes 2d 19h and the fastest bus takes 2d 2h. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ballarat to Lightning Ridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 19h
Duration
1,312 km
Distance
$125
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Ballarat to Lightning Ridge bus times

Buses run twice a week between Ballarat and Lightning Ridge. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Lightning Ridge at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and take an average of 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V-Line BusesNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    V-Line BusesNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink3d 13h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,311.9 km
  • Duration: 2d 19h

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 20h 22m.

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