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 station to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 55 min.

715min
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
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 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
    ID 28301
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    Ride to bus station
    Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    ID 283412
    270 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney, take the 427 train from Central Station station to Dubbo Station station. Next, take the 513 bus from Dubbo Station station to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 55 min.

715min
Walk to train station
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.55 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 427427
    Wait for train
    427
    Dubbo via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    386 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    Ride to bus station
    Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    ID 283412
    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 820.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 715 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

Public transport stations close to Lightning Ridge, Sydney

Lightning Ridge is located at Lightning Ridge, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Lightning Ridge Coach Stop.

Bus stations close to Lightning Ridge:

  • Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
  • Lightning Ridge Central School, Kaolin St
  • 78 Pandora St

Related Routes

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

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Sydney, take the 427 train from Central Station station to Dubbo Station station. Next, take the 513 bus from Dubbo Station station to Lightning Ridge Coach Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 55 min.

715min
Walk to train station
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.55 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 427427
    Wait for train
    427
    Dubbo via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    386 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dubbo Station
    ID 28301
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    Ride to bus station
    Lightning Ridge Coach Stop
    ID 283412
    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 715 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 715 minutes, using 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 55 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 City Circle via Town Hall station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City Circle via Town Hall 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 55 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 City Circle via Town Hall stop, which is closest to Lightning Ridge in Sydney.

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