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How to get fromWellington to Lightning Ridgeby plane, bus or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Lightning Ridge by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane WLG - DBO
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus
    13h 47m
    $320–1,280

  2. Fly to Walgett Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Walgett Airport (WGE)plane plane WLG - WGE
    2. Take the taxi from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Lightning Ridgetaxi taxi
    22h 57m
    $387–1,099

  3. Fly to Moree Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane WLG - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    22h 20m
    $382–1,325

Wellington (WLG) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO), take the taxi to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Walgett Airport (WGE), then take the taxi to Lightning Ridge.

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