There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Benalla
best- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
- Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Benalla Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
15h 46m$82–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton Stbus
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
17h 27m$78–131Drive 974.5 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Sheppartoncar 974.5 km
10h 53m$178–257Bus, train
- Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus 516 / ...
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
- Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Wangaratta Stationtrain 623 / ...
- Take the bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Shepparton Station/Purcell Stbus
15h 52m$80–256
Lightning Ridge to Shepparton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 17h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton is to drive which takes 10h 53m and costs $170 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton station. However, there are services departing from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office and arriving at Shepparton Station/Purcell St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Wangaratta Station/Norton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Shepparton is 1060 km. The road distance is 974.5 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton without a car is to bus and train via Benalla which takes 15h 46m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton, including transfers.
Lightning Ridge to Shepparton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station.
Lightning Ridge to Shepparton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Shepparton is 975 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Shepparton.
There are 73+ hotels available in Shepparton.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Shepparton, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Shepparton Station/Purcell St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, and Wangaratta Station/Norton St in around 17h 27m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Cootamundra Station to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Cootamundra Station to Wangaratta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- 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 Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Wangaratta Station, Norton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Wangaratta Station/Norton St to Shepparton Station/Purcell St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide










