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How to get fromWagga Wagga to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus791
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus513
    11h 42m
    $67–214

  2. Drive 747.4 km

    1. Drive from Wagga Wagga to Lightning Ridgecar747.4 km
    8h 18m
    $142–205

  3. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeWGA - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus
    10h 14m
    $482–671

  4. Fly to Moree Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Moree Airport (MRZ)planeWGA - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    16h 22m
    $499–1,422

Wagga Wagga to Lightning Ridge by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Wagga Wagga to Lightning Ridge. However, you can 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 Wagga Wagga to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 18m.

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