There are 5 ways to get from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Station427
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
13h 46m$68–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 12701
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
14h 40m$58–90Drive 722.3 km
- Drive from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge722.3 km
8h 40m$142–204Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
8h 22m$264–480Fly to Cobar Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cobar Airport (CAZ)SYD - CAZ
- Drive from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Lightning Ridge
8h 46m$496–915
Cronulla to Lightning Ridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $260 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Cronulla station to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Cronulla and Lightning Ridge is 854 km. The road distance is 722.3 km.
The best way to get from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Cronulla to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Cronulla to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Cronulla to Lightning Ridge is 722 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Cronulla to Lightning Ridge.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Cronulla, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 14h 40m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cobar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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