There are 6 ways to get from Redfern to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Station427
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
11h 56m$65–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 12701
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
12h 50m$59–84Drive 708.6 km
- Drive from Redfern to Lightning Ridge708.6 km
8h 26m$139–201Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
7h 48m$246–427Fly to Walgett Airport, taxi
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Walgett Airport (WGE)SYD - WGE
- Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridge
4h 43m$418–762Fly to Cobar Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cobar Airport (CAZ)SYD - CAZ
- Drive from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Lightning Ridge
8h 13m$478–892
Redfern to Lightning Ridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $55 - $85 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Redfern to Lightning Ridge is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 43m and costs $410 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Redfern station to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Redfern and Lightning Ridge is 819 km. The road distance is 708.6 km.
The best way to get from Redfern to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Redfern to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Redfern to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Redfern to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Redfern to Lightning Ridge is 709 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Redfern to Lightning Ridge.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Redfern, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cobar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–750
- Website
- airlinkairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Walgett Airport via Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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