There are 2 ways to get from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge by bus or car
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus 362
- Drive from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rdcar
- Take the bus from Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus 513
7h 47m$49–76Drive 412.7 km
- Drive from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridgecar 412.7 km
4h 46m$73–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge is to bus and drive which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between East Tamworth and Lightning Ridge is 490 km. The road distance is 412.7 km.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge.
There are 11+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between East Tamworth, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy, drive to Tooraweenah Rd At Calga Rd, take the bus to Coonamble High School, Aberford St, walk to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can drive from East Tamworth to Lightning Ridge in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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