What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale is to bus and drive and train which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Beardy St Opp TAFE NSW Armidale via Goondiwindi, Moree Station, Coach Stop, Inverell Visitor Information Centre and Armidale Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Armidale?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Armidale is 615 km. The road distance is 473.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale without a car is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale?

It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightning Ridge to Armidale bus from?

Lightning Ridge to Armidale bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Armidale bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Armidale bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Goondiwindi station.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Armidale is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 72+ hotels available in Armidale.

Lightning Ridge to Armidale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Armidale by bus, car, or train

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Bus, drive, train
best
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi Stbus 582 / ...
2. Drive from Castlereagh St Opp Namoi St to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwycar
3. Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
4. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
10h 42m
$74–123
Drive 473.8 km
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Armidalecar 473.8 km
5h 51m
$90–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
3. Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 142
4. Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 338
16h 13m
$143–241

Lightning Ridge to Armidale by bus and foot

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16h 13mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.5 km
Duration: 10h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Beardy St Opp TAFE NSW Armidale via Goondiwindi, Moree, Moree Station, Coach Stop, Inverell Visitor Information Centre, and Armidale Station, Coach Stop in around 16h 13m.

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