Rome2Rio

How to get fromLightning Ridge to Charters Towersby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

Find Transport to Charters Towers

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane

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

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    33h 35m
    $327–5,162

  2. Drive 1,282.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towerscar car 1,282.9 km
    14h 34m
    $233–336

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    38h 25m
    $362–522

  4. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WGE - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    21h 19m
    $404–946

  5. Bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    39h 50m
    $406–883

  6. Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DBO - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    14h 48m
    $374–1,204

  7. Bus, taxi, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coonamble High School, Aberford St to Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lanebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lane to Alma St After Waterloo Sttaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    5. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NAA - TSV
    6. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    18h 57m
    $537–1,204

  8. Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi State High School, Sandhurst St to Foxes Lane At Newell Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Foxes Lane At Newell Hwy to Grace Lutheran Church, Edward Stbus bus
    4. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MRZ - TSV
    5. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    23h 6m
    $328–903

  9. Bus, bus to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TMW - TSV
    4. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    19h 13m
    $666–826

Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration33h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,238.7 km
  • Duration: 33h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers All Souls School via Brisbane City, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 38h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides