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Newcastle to Lightning Ridge buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Newcastle and Lightning Ridge takes 20h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Newcastle 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.

20h 30m
Duration
918 km
Distance
$121
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Newcastle to Lightning Ridge bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Newcastle and Lightning Ridge. The earliest departure is at 10:20 PM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lightning Ridge at 6:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and take an average of 20h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newcastle 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: 918 km
  • Duration: 20h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Newcastle to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 16h 30m.

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