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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 Roma Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    14h 26m
    $152–520

  2. Drive 719.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caloundra to Lightning Ridgecar car 719.8 km
    8h 42m
    $137–197

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane MCY - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    17h 32m
    $366–1,018

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Dinmore station, platform 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Dinmore to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    15h 38m
    $156–332

Caloundra to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage 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 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 42m.

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