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How to get fromSwan Hill to Lightning Ridgeby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 791
    4. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus 513
    19h 48m
    $81–264

  2. Drive 959.6 km

    1. Drive from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridgecar car 959.6 km
    10h 45m
    $174–252

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  • Distance: 1,295.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Albury Station/Hume Hwy, walk to Albury 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 Swan Hill to Lightning Ridge in around 10h 45m.

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