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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cessnock to Lightning Ridge by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Dubbo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus163
    2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield StationtrainCcn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain427
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus513
    15h 55m
    $75–237

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus163
    2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Strathfield StationtrainCcn
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus513
    17h 2m
    $70–102

  3. Drive 609.6 km

    1. Drive from Cessnock to Lightning Ridgecar609.6 km
    7h 13m
    $116–167

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain427
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus513
    16h 49m
    $85–374

Cessnock to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cessnock to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Morisset Station, Stand C, walk to Morisset Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, take the train to Dubbo Station, walk to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Morisset Station, Stand C, Morisset Station, Strathfield Station, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 17h 2m.

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