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There are 4 ways to get from Merrigum to Lightning Ridge by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Mill St/McLennan St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus
    2. Take the train from Benalla Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus791
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus513
    17h 34m
    $82–274

  2. Drive 1,004.8 km

    1. Drive from Merrigum to Lightning Ridgecar1,004.8 km
    11h 14m
    $197–284

  3. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Murchison East Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeMEL - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus
    12h 18m
    $481–841

  4. Bus to Bendigo Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeBXG - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus
    14h 51m

Merrigum to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merrigum, VIC, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Merrigum to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Mill St/McLennan St, take the bus to Benalla Station/Mackellar St, walk to Benalla Station, take the train to Cootamundra Station, walk to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can drive from Merrigum to Lightning Ridge in around 11h 14m.

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