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

By bus and train

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Lightning Ridge, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T2 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 12 hr 3 min.

723min
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Walk to Lightning Ridge
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 - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 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
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lightning Ridge
    Walk to
    Lightning Ridge
    Morilla Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 427 and 513

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Lightning Ridge, take the 427 train from Central Station station to Dubbo Station station. Next, 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 59 min.

719min
Walk to train station
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Walk to Lightning Ridge
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 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, Coach Bay 3
    ID 2830204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lightning Ridge
    Walk to
    Lightning Ridge
    Morilla Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Lightning Ridge

The distance between Sydney, Lightning Ridge and Lightning Ridge, Lightning Ridge is approximately 824.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 723 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 Lightning Ridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Lightning Ridge 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, Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge is located at Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 427 and 513

To get from Sydney to Lightning Ridge in Lightning Ridge, take the 427 train from Central Station station to Dubbo Station station. Next, 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 59 min.

719min
Walk to train station
Train - 427427
Bus - 513513
Walk to Lightning Ridge
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 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, Coach Bay 3
    ID 2830204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Lightning Ridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Morilla St opp Lightning Ridge Post Office
    ID 28341
    270 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lightning Ridge
    Walk to
    Lightning Ridge
    Morilla Street
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 723 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line 427, Bus line 513.

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

    The alternative route takes 719 minutes, using Bus line 427, Bus line 513.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Lightning Ridge?

    The T2 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Parramatta station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Parramatta station near Lightning Ridge in Lightning Ridge.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Lightning Ridge in Lightning Ridge by train and bus is about 12 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the T2 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?

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

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