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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Townsville 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 Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    30h 40m
    $292–5,107

  2. Drive 1,415.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Townsvillecar car 1,415.6 km
    16h 1m
    $258–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    35h 9m
    $352–547

  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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WGE - TSV
    18h 52m
    $383–940

  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 Townsvillebus bus
    36h 55m
    $346–598

  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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DBO - TSV
    12h 7m
    $533–1,148

  7. Bus, taxi, bus to Narrabri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office to Castlereagh St Opp Namoi Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coonamble High School, Aberford St to Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lanebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pilliga Rd Opp Hollywood Lane to Alma St After Waterloo Sttaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Alma St After Waterloo St to Narrabri Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    5. Fly from Narrabri Airport (NAA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NAA - TSV
    16h 15m
    $486–1,148

Lightning Ridge to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration30h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,095.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Townsville via Brisbane City and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 35h 9m.

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