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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Forbesby bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Forbes by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus582 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus792
    7h 25m
    $42–61

  2. Drive 498.9 km

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Forbescar498.9 km
    5h 25m
    $97–140

  3. Fly from Lightning Ridge Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeLHG - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus
    4h 58m
    $132–712

  4. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi
    2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeWGE - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Forbes Station, Coach Stopbus
    4h 53m
    $317–886

Lightning Ridge to Forbes by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Forbes, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Forbes Station, Coach Stop via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 25m.

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