What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns is to drive which costs $310 - $470 and takes 20h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 13h 32m and costs $550 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Cairns is 1568 km. The road distance is 1757.6 km.

How do I travel from Lightning Ridge to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 20m and costs $320 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

It takes approximately 18h 56m to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightning Ridge to Cairns bus from?

Lightning Ridge to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Cairns bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Cairns bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 10:35 AM in Lightning Ridge and 9:35 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Cairns is 1758 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 979+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lightning Ridge to Cairns - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi
2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Cairns (CNS)plane WGE - CNS
18h 56m
$363–890
Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane MRZ - CNS
18h 44m
$287–864
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
38h 20m
$322–6,707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
42h 30m
$372–527
Drive 1,757.6 km
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Cairnscar 1,757.6 km
20h 7m
$320–462
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane DBO - CNS
13h 32m
$578–1,240
Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Cairns (CNS)plane TMW - CNS
16h 47m
$483–765
Bus via Goondiwindi
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus
44h 5m
$446–988

Lightning Ridge to Cairns by bus and train

2Weekly Services

38h 20mAverage Duration

$322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,568.3 km
Duration: 18h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Cairns Central Station via Brisbane City and Brisbane Roma Street in around 42h 30m.

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