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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Maroochydoreby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore by bus, train, car, 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 Landsborough station, platform 1train train Brna / ...
    14h 46m
    $154–518

  2. Drive 728.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydorecar car 728.5 km
    8h 48m
    $139–200

  3. Bus, bus to Moree Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus bus
    3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MRZ - MCY
    15h 53m
    $318–1,015

  4. Bus, train via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dinmorebus bus
    3. Take the train from Dinmore station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    16h 19m
    $158–330

  5. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane WTB - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    14h 54m
    $368–1,166

  6. Bus to St. George Airport, fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St Georgebus bus
    2. Fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane plane SGO - WTB
    3. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    11h 32m
    $338–560

Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane City, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Landsborough station, platform 1, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 615 bus to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Maroochydore in around 8h 48m.

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