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How to get fromCaloundra to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3trainNaip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
    14h 53m
    $152–212

  2. Drive 719.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caloundra to Lightning Ridgecar719.8 km
    8h 41m
    $137–197

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 1train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeBNE - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus
    11h 17m
    $426–840

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Dinmore station, platform 1train
    2. Take the bus from Dinmore to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    16h 2m
    $156–332

Caloundra to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Caloundra to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the line 605 bus to Landsborough station, stop A, walk to Landsborough station, platform 2, take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 3, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane City, then take the bus to Lightning Ridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Caloundra to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 41m.

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