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Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy takes 47h 25m and the fastest bus takes 45h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47h 25m
Duration
2,470 km
Distance
$325
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy bus times

Buses run twice a week between Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lightning Ridge is at 8:50 AM which arrives into Coober Pedy at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and take an average of 47h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkGreyhound Australia2d • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    NSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkGreyhound Australia45h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lightning Ridge to Coober Pedy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,469.7 km
  • Duration: 47h 25m

What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Coober Pedy via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, and Adelaide in around 34h 35m.

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