There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Menindee by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Parkes
best- 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 Parkes Station, Coach Stop792
- Take the train from Parkes Station to Menindee Station445
13h 23m$80–143Drive 762.2 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Menindee762.2 km
8h 35m$149–216Bus, 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 Broken Hill (BHQ)DBO - BHQ
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Menindee Station
9h 38m$394–867Bus, train
- 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 Blende St After Bromide St589
- Take the train from Broken Hill Station to Menindee Station446
16h 48m$95–150
Lightning Ridge to Menindee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Menindee is to bus and train via Parkes which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Menindee is to drive which takes 8h 35m and costs $140 - $220.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Menindee is 1038 km. The road distance is 762.2 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Menindee without a car is to bus and train via Parkes which takes 13h 23m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Lightning Ridge to Menindee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Menindee is 762 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Menindee.
There are one+ hotels available in Menindee.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Menindee, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Menindee. However, you can take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, take the bus to Parkes Station, Coach Stop, walk to Parkes Station, then take the train to Menindee Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Menindee in around 8h 35m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Broken Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parkes Station to Menindee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Broken Hill Station to Menindee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $20–30
- First Class
- $28–45
- 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 Parkes Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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