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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lightning Ridge buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lightning Ridge takes 36h 13m and the fastest bus takes 36h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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.

36h 13m
Duration
1,203 km
Distance
$121
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lightning Ridge bus times

Buses run twice a week between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lightning Ridge. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne Airport (MEL) is at 6:41 AM which arrives into Lightning Ridge at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and take an average of 36h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink36h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Public Transport VictoriaNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink36h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lightning Ridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,202.6 km
  • Duration: 36h 13m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 19h 24m.

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