How to Travel from
Katoomba to Lightning Ridge
by Plane, Route or Car
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Katoomba, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge
Composite routes from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge
Cheapest
7 h 24 min
Car
626 km.
from $34
Other
10 h 12 min
Train, Bus
524 km.
from $19.15
10 h 40 min
525 km.
from $46.17
7 h 44 min
Train, Plane
525 km.
from $341.05
9 h 58 min
Train, Plane
525 km.
from $177.01
8 h 4 min
Plane
525 km.
from $237.02
6 h 52 min
Train, Plane
525 km.
from $343.32
Route Navigator Katoomba - Lightning Ridge
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46 м
46 м
Turn right onto Katoomba Street
Katoomba Street, 133 м
133 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bathurst Road
Bathurst Road, 166 м
166 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Parke Street
Parke Street, 146 м
146 м
Turn left onto Great Western Highway
Great Western Highway, 45 km 764 м
45 km 764 м
Keep left onto Castlereagh Highway Offramp and take B55 toward Mudgee, Gulgong
Castlereagh Highway Offramp, Mudgee, Gulgong, B55, 1 km 892 м
1 km 892 м
Continue onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 114 km 187 м
114 km 187 м
Turn slight left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 2 km 886 м
2 km 886 м
Turn right onto George Street
George Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn left onto Denison Street
Denison Street, 1 km 693 м
1 km 693 м
Turn right onto Church Street
Church Street, 222 м
222 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gladstone Street
Gladstone Street, 473 м
473 м
Turn right onto Douro Street
Douro Street, 455 м
455 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Market Street
Market Street, 28 km 692 м
28 km 692 м
Turn left onto Fisher Street
Fisher Street, 1 km 597 м
1 km 597 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fisher Street
Fisher Street, 22 km 569 м
22 km 569 м
Keep left onto Tucklan Road
Tucklan Road, 22 km 45 м
22 km 45 м
Turn left onto Bullinda Street
Bullinda Street, 1 km 686 м
1 km 686 м
Turn right onto Merrygoen Street
Merrygoen Street, 132 м
132 м
Turn left onto Yarrow Street
Yarrow Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Bandulla Street
Bandulla Street, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Turn left onto Bolaro Street
Bolaro Street, 241 м
241 м
Turn right onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 36 km 292 м
36 km 292 м
Turn right onto Cobra Street
Cobra Street, 2 km 658 м
2 km 658 м
Turn right onto Yalcogran Street
Yalcogran Street, 77 km 398 м
77 km 398 м
Turn left onto National Park Road
National Park Road, 4 km 660 м
4 km 660 м
Keep right onto Tooraweenah Road
Tooraweenah Road, 57 km 210 м
57 km 210 м
Turn right onto Castlereagh Street
Castlereagh Street, 1 km 795 м
1 km 795 м
Turn slight left onto Aberford Street
Aberford Street, 115 km 400 м
115 km 400 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fox Street
Fox Street, 1 km 555 м
1 km 555 м
Turn slight left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 65 km 811 м
65 km 811 м
Turn right onto Lorne Road
Lorne Road, 7 km 954 м
7 km 954 м
Continue onto Fred Reece Way
Fred Reece Way, 1 km 803 м
1 km 803 м
Continue onto Opal Street
Opal Street, 226 м
226 м
Turn right onto Cardinal Road
Cardinal Road, 258 м
258 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Katoomba Station to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$15.16
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$16.42
Bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$10.74
Australia Wide Coaches
Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Katoomba to Bathurst
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.74–$32.84
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$391.56
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$303.14
Link Airways
Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.46–$303.14
Air Link
Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.53–$378.93
Plane from Sydney Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.05–$328.41
Train operators
Intercity Train
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.89
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge?
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge is to train and bus which costs $5.98 - $27.17 and takes 10h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge?
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 52m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Lightning Ridge?
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office via Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
How far is it from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Katoomba and Lightning Ridge is 710 km. The road distance is 624.7 km.
How do I travel from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge without a car?
The best way to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $5.98 - $27.17 .
How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge?
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lightning Ridge bus from?
Katoomba to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Where does the Katoomba to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?
Katoomba to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.
Can I drive from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge?
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Lightning Ridge is 625 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Katoomba to Lightning Ridge.
Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?
There are six+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $76.78 per night.
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