There are 2 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Tara by bus or car
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Lightning Ridge to Tara by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tara is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tara is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Tara. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Tara via St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Tara is 493 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Lightning Ridge to Tara, including transfers.
Lightning Ridge to Tara bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.
Lightning Ridge to Tara bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at St George station.
Tara is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 6:10 AM in Lightning Ridge and 5:10 AM in Tara.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Tara is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Tara.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Tara, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Tara via St George in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Tara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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