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

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach is to drive which takes 12h 25m and costs $190 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Longreach via St George, Cunnamulla and Charleville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Longreach?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Longreach is 1357 km. The road distance is 1079.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach without a car is to bus and Railbus which takes 19h 30m and costs $240 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 19h 30m to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Longreach bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Longreach bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at St George station.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Longreach?

Longreach is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 1:26 PM in Lightning Ridge and 12:26 PM in Longreach.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Longreach is 1080 km. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.

Lightning Ridge to Longreach - 3 ways to travel via bus, Railbus, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.

Bus, Railbus
best
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St Georgebus
2. Take the bus from St George to Cunnamullabus
3. Take the bus from Cunnamulla to Charleville stationbus
4. Take the bus from Charleville to Longreachbus
19h 30m
$243–405
Drive 1,079.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Longreachcar 1,079.9 km
12h 25m
$199–288
Bus, taxi, fly
1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi Stbus
2. Take the bus from Coonamble High School, Aberford St to Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lanebus
3. Take the taxi from Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lane to Alma St After Waterloo Sttaxi
4. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus
5. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Longreach (LRE)plane NAA - LRE
30h 10m
$884–2,197

Lightning Ridge to Longreach by bus

2Weekly Buses

19h 30mAverage Duration

$243Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lightning Ridge to Longreach.

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Distance: 1,356.8 km
Duration: 19h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Longreach via St George, Cunnamulla, Charleville station, and Charleville in around 19h 30m.

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