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How to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge by bus and train?

From Sydney to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 427 train and finally take the 513 bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 station to Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 49 min.

709min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - 427427
    Wait for train
    427
    Dubbo via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    386 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
    ID 2830204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Lightning Ridge by bus and train via T4, 427 and 513

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 427 train and finally take the 513 bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 station to Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 53 min.

713min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Waterfall
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - 427427
    Wait for train
    427
    Dubbo via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    386 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
    ID 2830204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Lightning Ridge

The distance between Sydney, Sydney and Lightning Ridge, Sydney is approximately 821.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 709 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Lightning Ridge by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Lightning Ridge, Sydney

Lightning Ridge is located at Lightning Ridge, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office.

Bus stations close to Lightning Ridge:

  • Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office

Alternative route from Sydney to Lightning Ridge by bus and train via T4, 427 and 513

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 427 train and finally take the 513 bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 station to Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 53 min.

713min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Waterfall
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - 427427
    Wait for train
    427
    Dubbo via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    386 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3
    ID 2830204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge?

    The fastest way takes 709 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line 427, Bus line 513.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge?

    The alternative route takes 713 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line 427, Bus line 513.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Lightning Ridge in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 11 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney to Macarthur station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Macarthur station near Lightning Ridge in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney and Lightning Ridge in Sydney by train and bus is about 11 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Lightning Ridge in Sydney?

    Get on the T8 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Lightning Ridge in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Macarthur stop, which is closest to Lightning Ridge in Sydney.