What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $310 - $700 and takes 43h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 11h 50m and costs $800 - $2,500.

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and arriving at Alice Springs via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Alice Springs is 2093 km. The road distance is 2446 km.

How do I travel from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 43h 45m and costs $310 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs bus from?

Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 11:00 PM in Lightning Ridge and 9:30 PM in Alice Springs.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs is 2446 km. It takes approximately 25h 13m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 23+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)DBO - ASP
11h 50m
$833–2,409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide St589
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St585
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
43h 45m
$313–675
Bus, train via Broken Hill
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide St589
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce585
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
2d 1h
$2,106–2,168
Drive 2,446 km
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs2,446 km
25h 13m
$464–670
Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MRZ - ASP
26h 33m
$812–2,259
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)CAZ - ASP
28h 10m
$714–1,959
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)TMW - ASP
17h 11m
$548–1,460
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3582 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Station428
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
2d 18h
$2,441–5,918

Lightning Ridge to Alice Springs by bus

4Weekly Buses

43h 45mAverage Duration

$313Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,093.1 km
Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Alice Springs via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, and Adelaide in around 43h 45m.

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