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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    13h 19m
    $150–210

  2. Drive 675 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensvale to Lightning Ridgecar car 675 km
    8h 2m
    $125–180

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BNE - DBO
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Officebus bus
    10h
    $493–848

  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
    13h 49m
    $165–350

Helensvale to Lightning Ridge by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Helensvale to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane City, then take the bus to Lightning Ridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Helensvale to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 2m.

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