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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Katoombaby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Katoomba by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 582 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train 428
    10h 21m
    $58–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 582 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus 2802
    10h 45m
    $52–75

  3. Drive 608.2 km

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Katoombacar car 608.2 km
    7h 7m
    $115–167

  4. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane WGE - DBO
    3. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $328–1,035

  5. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DBO - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $244–488

  6. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane WGE - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $419–824

Lightning Ridge to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 10h 45m.

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