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How to get fromNelson Bay to Lightning Ridgeby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson Bay to Lightning Ridge by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    17h 1m
    $76–238

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    18h 37m
    $87–127

  3. Drive 681 km

    1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Lightning Ridgecar car 681 km
    7h 52m
    $126–182

Nelson Bay to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 18h 37m.

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