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

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

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  1. Fly to Walgett Airport, taxi

    best
    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 58m
    $617–1,849

  2. Fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    14h 46m
    $290–1,157

  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 35m
    $406–1,357

Wellington (WLG) to Walgett Airport (WGE) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,788.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 58m

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 Walgett Airport (WGE), then take the taxi to Lightning Ridge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO), walk to Dubbo Airport, Arthur Butler Dr, take the line 570 bus to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, then take the bus to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office.

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