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How to get fromLightning Ridge to Townsvilleby car, plane, bus, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Townsville by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Moree Airport (MRZ)car car
    2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MRZ - TSV
    8h 39m
    $261–860

  2. Drive 1,415.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Townsvillecar car 1,415.5 km
    16h 2m
    $259–374

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    31h 40m
    $292–5,107

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus Pm16
    36h 50m
    $332–467

  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 to Townsvillebus bus
    38h 15m
    $376–828

Lightning Ridge to Townsville by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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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 Roma Street in around 36h 50m.

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