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How to get fromKingscliff to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kingscliff to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    15h
    $251–330

  2. Drive 708.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kingscliff to Lightning Ridgecar car 708.1 km
    8h 32m
    $129–186

  3. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes 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
    17h 1m
    $171–358

Kingscliff to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.2 km
  • Duration: 15h

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

There is no direct connection from Kingscliff to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the taxi 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 Kingscliff to Lightning Ridge in around 8h 32m.

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