There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 11h 56m
$80 - $122
4 alternative options
Bus • 12h 50m
$105 - $135
Drive • 8h 44m
$80 - $120
Fly to Orange, train, bus • 10h 36m
$205 - $438
Fly to Moree, bus • 12h 31m
$256 - $669
Sydney to Lightning Ridge by train and bus
The journey time between Sydney and Lightning Ridge is around 11h 31m and covers a distance of around 820 km. The fastest journey normally takes 11h 31m. Operated by NSW TrainLink, the Sydney to Lightning Ridge service departs from Central Station and arrives in Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St. Typically six services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Sydney to Lightning Ridge train and bus schedules
Departing Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Departing Friday, June 25, 2021
Departing Saturday, June 26, 2021
Departing Sunday, June 27, 2021
Departing Monday, June 28, 2021
Departing Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lightning Ridge is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lightning Ridge is subject to regional advice.
The social distance requirement in Lightning Ridge is 1.5 metres.
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Last updated: 15 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Sydney and Lightning Ridge is 580 km. The road distance is 726.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Sydney to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Sydney station.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Orange Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Sydney to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lightning Ridge is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Sydney to Lightning Ridge.
- Distance: 580.2 km
- Duration: 11h 56m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney to Lightning Ridge via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $470
Flights from Sydney to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $50 - $75
- First Class
- $70 - $110
Train from Orange Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $22 - $35
- First Class
- $30 - $45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop, Morilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
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- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $56
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- (07) 4661 8333
- reservations@crisps.com.au
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Moree to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 287 537
- charter@busqld.com.au
- Website
- busqld.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi Info Centre to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Schedules at
- busqldoutback.com.au
Bus from St George to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21 - $45
- Schedules at
- busqldoutback.com.au
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Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Orange Airport.
There are two+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $125 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18.