There are 5 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Dubbo
best- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3582 / ...
- Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford StationCcn
15h 10m$74–236Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3582 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford StationCcn
16h 10m$69–101Drive 667.3 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast667.3 km
8h 4m$127–183Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
- Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)DBO - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Station
10h 39m$247–463Drive to Cobar Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
- Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CAZ - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Station
10h 54m$448–853
Lightning Ridge to Central Coast by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast is to bus and train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $190.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Central Coast is 900 km. The road distance is 667.3 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast without a car is to bus and train via Dubbo which takes 15h 10m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Central Coast is 667 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Central Coast.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Central Coast. However, you can take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, walk to Dubbo Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, take the train to Gosford Station, walk to Gosford Station, Stand F, then take the line 32 bus to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Strathfield Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 16h 10m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Cobar Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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
Train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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