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How to get fromCessnock to Lightning Ridgeby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cessnock to Lightning Ridge by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus bus 163
    2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    15h 53m
    $77–239

  2. Bus via Dubbo

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    16h 59m
    $81–120

  3. Drive 609.6 km

    1. Drive from Cessnock to Lightning Ridgecar car 609.6 km
    7h 1m
    $108–156

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    16h 48m
    $86–375

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    20h 23m
    $152–260

Cessnock to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 971.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 16h 59m.

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