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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Surfers Paradiseby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Surfers Paradise 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    13h 52m
    $154–209
  2. Drive 678.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Surfers Paradisecar car 678.9 km
    8h 9m
    $122–176
  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Moree Airport (MRZ)car car
    2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MRZ - OOL
    8h 25m
    $422–760
  4. Bus, train 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 train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    14h 57m
    $168–340

Lightning Ridge to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Surfers Paradise. However, you can take the bus to Brisbane City, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Lightning Ridge to Surfers Paradise in around 8h 9m.

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