There are 3 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
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 Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
- Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Wagga Wagga Station623 / ...
11h 43m$67–220Drive 747.4 km
- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga747.4 km
8h 14m$143–206Bus, fly
- 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 Wagga Wagga (WGA)DBO - WGA
10h 28m$472–671
Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga is to bus and train which costs $65 - $220 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga is to drive which takes 8h 14m and costs $140 - $210.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Wagga Wagga is 765 km. The road distance is 747.4 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 43m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga.
There are 219+ hotels available in Wagga Wagga.
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga. However, you can take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, take the bus to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, walk to Cootamundra Station, then take the train to Wagga Wagga Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Wagga Wagga in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Wagga Wagga via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Wagga Wagga via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Cootamundra Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $20–27
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- 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
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