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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region)by bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2trainBrna / ...
    14h 27m
    $203–662

  2. Drive 744.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region)car744.2 km
    9h 1m
    $141–204

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

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
    3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeMRZ - MCY
    15h 50m
    $488–1,165

  4. Bus, train via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dinmorebus
    3. Take the train from Dinmore station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    17h 19m
    $159–331

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

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Toowoombabus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeWTB - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    15h 52m
    $379–1,217

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

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to St Georgebus
    2. Fly from St. George Airport (SGO) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)planeSGO - WTB
    3. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    12h 47m
    $318–817

Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, you can take the bus to Brisbane City, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Nambour station, platform 2, then take the taxi to Sunshine Coast (Region). Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) in around 9h 1m.

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