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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
25 h 57 min
Car
2564 km.
from $141
Other
12 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
1537 km.
from $709.52
43 h 5 min
1536 km.
from $316.22
46 h 48 min
Train
1536 km.
from $643.52
21 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1537 km.
from $778
16 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1537 km.
from $673.65
2 d 12 h 54 min
1538 km.
from $805.72
2 d 17 h 41 min
Train, Bus
1536 km.
from $3401.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$17.81
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.54
Bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$31.80
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.54

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,208.39
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,081.19

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,144.79

Air Link

Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,144.79

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,081.19–$4,324.76

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable way to travel from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge?

The most affordable way to travel from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge is to take a bus, which costs $153.23 to $446.93, and takes 43 hours and 5 minutes.

** Can I take a direct bus from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge?

** No, there are no direct bus services available from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, Blende St After Bromide St and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 hours and 5 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Alice Springs and Lightning Ridge is 2094 kilometers. The road distance is 2563.6 kilometers.

How can I get from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 43h 5m and costs $153.23 - $446.93.

Where can I find the Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge bus departure point?

Greyhound Australia operates the Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge bus services. The services depart from Alice Springs station.

Where does the bus service from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge stop?

The Greyhound Australia bus service from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge arrives at Adelaide station.

How many hours is it ahead in Lightning Ridge compared to Alice Springs?

Lightning Ridge is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 23:27 in Alice Springs and 00:57 in Lightning Ridge.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge is 2564 kilometers. It takes approximately 25 hours and 56 minutes to drive from Alice Springs to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are six+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $90.20 per night.
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