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

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

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  1. Bus via Murwillumbah

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nimbin Central School to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus630
    2. Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane City to St Georgebus
    4. Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridgebus
    18h 3m

  2. Drive 677.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nimbin to Lightning Ridgecar677.4 km
    7h 53m
    $133–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus175
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to St Georgebus
    3. Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridgebus
    18h 4m
    $180–250

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cullen St At Sibley St to St Brigid's Primary School, Wyangarie Stbus
    2. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane City to St Georgebus
    4. Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridgebus
    18h 42m
    $185–380

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

You can take a bus from Nimbin Central School to Lightning Ridge via Murwillumbah, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane City, and St George in around 18h 3m.

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