There are 5 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park by bus, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 582 / ...
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dungog Stationtrain 33 / ...
17h 50m$87–385Bus, train via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 582 / ...
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Stationtrain Hun
18h 18m$80–248Bus
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 582 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Maitland Station, Station Stbus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stopbus 4Hu
18h 56m$82–128Drive 574.8 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Parkcar 574.8 km
6h 45m$103–149Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Maitland Station, Station Stbus
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Dungog Stationtrain Hun
20h 26m$156–388
Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park. However, there are services departing from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and arriving at 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Maitland Station, Station St and Dungog Public School, Chapman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Barrington Tops National Park is 1062 km. The road distance is 574.8 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 50m and costs $85 - $390.
It takes approximately 17h 50m to get from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park, including transfers.
Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.
Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park is 575 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Barrington Tops National Park.
There are three+ hotels available in Barrington Tops National Park.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Barrington Tops National Park, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Maitland Station, Station St, Dungog Station, Coach Stop, Dungog Public School, Chapman St, and 1940 Chichester Dam Rd in around 18h 56m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Strathfield Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Maitland Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $18–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Maitland Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $15–22
- First Class
- $20–30
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Maitland Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $28–80
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide


















