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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 Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    14h 28m
    $157–220

  2. Drive 698.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coolangatta to Lightning Ridgecar car 698.7 km
    8h 26m
    $123–178

  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 44m
    $506–966

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Helensvale 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
    15h 48m
    $168–352

Coolangatta to Lightning Ridge by bus, tram, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest 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 171 bus to Robina Station, Stand E, walk to Robina 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 26m.

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