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Forbes to Lightning Ridge buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Forbes and Lightning Ridge takes 25h 51m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Forbes 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.

25h 51m
Duration
511 km
Distance
$53
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Forbes to Lightning Ridge bus times

Buses run twice a week between Forbes and Lightning Ridge. The service departs Forbes at 4:59 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lightning Ridge at 18:50:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 511.1 km
  • Duration: 25h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Victoria Park, Harold St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 7h 23m.

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