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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kingscliff 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 StreettrainVlbr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
    15h 10m
    $159–222

  2. Drive 708.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kingscliff to Lightning Ridgecar708.1 km
    8h 27m
    $135–194

  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
    15h 44m
    $506–1,171

  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
    16h 3m
    $167–356

Kingscliff to Lightning Ridge by bus, tram, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 163 bus to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd, walk to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale 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 27m.

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