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

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There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta 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 StreettrainVlbr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
    14h 29m
    $152–212

  2. Drive 698.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coolangatta to Lightning Ridgecar698.7 km
    8h 21m
    $133–192

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Moree Airport (MRZ)planeOOL - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    14h 49m
    $506–1,166

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    14h 59m
    $166–352

Coolangatta to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Coolangatta to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the line 760 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 Coolangatta to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 21m.

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