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How to get fromBurleigh Heads to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    13h 53m
    $152–212

  2. Drive 685 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burleigh Heads to Lightning Ridgecar car 685 km
    8h 11m
    $124–179

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane OOL - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    15h
    $486–1,066

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    14h 33m
    $166–352

Burleigh Heads to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Burleigh Heads to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the line 753 bus to Varsity Lakes station, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane City, then take the bus to Lightning Ridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Burleigh Heads to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 11m.

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