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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Mackayby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Mackay by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 23m
    $252–3,807

  2. Drive 1,168.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Mackaycar car 1,168.8 km
    13h 16m
    $212–306

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus Au050-1 / ...
    28h 41m
    $272–427

  4. Taxi to Walgett Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Lightning Ridge to Walgett Airport (WGE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Walgett Airport (WGE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane WGE - MKY
    15h 47m
    $413–890

  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 Roma Street to Mackaybus bus
    30h 25m
    $296–528

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane DBO - MKY
    11h 27m
    $633–898

Lightning Ridge to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,724.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Mackay via Brisbane City and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 28h 41m.

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