There are 7 ways to get from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train, bus via Dubbo
best- Take the train from Wyong Station to Strathfield StationCcn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station427
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
14h 37m$74–234Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Wyong Station to Strathfield StationCcn
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
15h 44m$69–99Drive 673.5 km
- Drive from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge673.5 km
7h 54m$129–186Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Wyong Station to Central Station
- 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
10h 4m$258–483Bus
- Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
17h 18m$84–125Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Walgett Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Wyong Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Walgett Airport (WGE)SYD - WGE
- Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridge
6h 58m$420–778Train, train to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Walgett Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Wyong Station to Strathfield Station
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Walgett Airport (WGE)DBO - WGE
- Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridge
12h 5m$341–1,008
Gorokan to Lightning Ridge by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge is to train and bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 58m and costs $420 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Howelston Rd At Marks Rd and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Gorokan and Lightning Ridge is 907 km. The road distance is 673.5 km.
The best way to get from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus via Dubbo which takes 14h 37m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 14h 37m to get from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Gorokan to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Gorokan to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gorokan to Lightning Ridge is 673 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Gorokan to Lightning Ridge.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Gorokan, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Howelston Rd At Marks Rd to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand A, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 17h 18m.
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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
- $180–360
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- airlinkairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Walgett Airport via Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–500
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Walgett Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wyong Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wyong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- 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 Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Walgett Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 6828 1801
- Website
- 131008.com
Walgett Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 6828 1801
- Website
- 131008.com
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