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How to get fromGold Coast to Lightning Ridgeby bus, car, plane or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    13h 35m
    $171–240

  2. Drive 678.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Lightning Ridgecar car 678.6 km
    8h 9m
    $129–186

  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 28m
    $496–1,168

  4. Train, bus

    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
    14h 29m
    $166–352

Gold Coast to Lightning Ridge by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lightning Ridge via Brisbane City in around 13h 35m.

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