What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads is to drive and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $410 - $850.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Tweed Heads is 617 km. The road distance is 701 km.

How do I travel from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 5m and costs $150 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads is 701 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 3087+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Moree Airport (MRZ)car
2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MRZ - OOL
8h 13m
$411–808
Drive 701 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Headscar 701 km
8h 28m
$123–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 5m
$155–210
Bus, train via Goondiwindi
1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
16h 10m
$169–341

Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads by bus, train, and tram

2Weekly Services

15h 5mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads.

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Distance: 616.7 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Lightning Ridge to Tweed Heads. However, you can drive to Moree Airport (MRZ) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the line 760 bus to Wharf St at Tweed Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Brisbane City, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Broadbeach South station, and Broadbeach South station, stop A in around 15h 5m.

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