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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Nelson Bayby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Nelson Bay by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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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 582 / ...
    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 1m
    $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 582 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Dbus 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 9m
    $71–104

  3. Drive 680.6 km

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Nelson Baycar car 680.6 km
    8h 4m
    $129–186

  4. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, train, bus

    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 Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    11h 30m
    $250–496

  5. Bus

    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 Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    18h 5m
    $94–151

  6. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly, train, bus

    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 Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    8h 25m
    $425–832

Lightning Ridge to Nelson Bay by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 18h 5m.

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