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How to get fromMuswellbrook to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train 223
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    13h 4m
    $75–116

  2. Train, bus via Greenacre

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    16h 12m
    $89–269

  3. Drive 518.5 km

    1. Drive from Muswellbrook to Lightning Ridgecar car 518.5 km
    6h 2m
    $98–142

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain train 223
    2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Moree Stationtrain train 243
    3. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    14h 41m
    $155–280

Muswellbrook to Lightning Ridge by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Muswellbrook to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the train to Tamworth Station, walk to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, take the bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Strathfield Station, Dubbo Station, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 16h 12m.

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