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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Nelson Bayby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Nelson Bay by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Newcastle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 516 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 428
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    16h 21m
    $76–239

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus 516 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    17h 30m
    $71–104

  3. Drive 680.6 km

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Nelson Baycar car 680.6 km
    7h 51m
    $121–175

Lightning Ridge to Nelson Bay by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Nelson Bay. 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 Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Donald St Before Stockton St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Newcastle Interchange, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 17h 30m.

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