There are 4 ways to get from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mitchell to Dalby
- Take the bus from Dalby to St George
- Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridge
14h 41m$175–282Drive 490.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge490.3 km
5h 28m$93–135Train, bus via St George
- Take the train from Mitchell to Dalby
- Take the bus from Dalby to Moonie
- Take the bus from Moonie to St George
- Take the bus from St George to Lightning Ridge
16h 56m$134–1,488Train, bus
- Take the train from Mitchell to ToowoombaWestlander
- Take the bus from Toowoomba to Lightning Ridge
19h 23m$143–1,808
Mitchell to Lightning Ridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Mitchell and arriving at Lightning Ridge via Dalby and St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
The distance between Mitchell and Lightning Ridge is 939 km. The road distance is 490.3 km.
The best way to get from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 14h 41m to get from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Mitchell to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mitchell station.
Mitchell to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Dalby station.
Lightning Ridge is 1h ahead of Mitchell. It is currently 8:18 PM in Mitchell and 9:18 PM in Lightning Ridge.
Yes, the driving distance between Mitchell to Lightning Ridge is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge.
What companies run services between Mitchell, QLD, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mitchell to Lightning Ridge via Dalby, Dalby, and St George in around 14h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Mitchell to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $18–1,318
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–210
- AChoice
- $18–85
- Gold Class
- $1,052
- Heritage Class
- $1,318
Train from Mitchell to Toowoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–1,628
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $23–110
- Gold Class
- $1,300
- Heritage Class
- $1,628
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mitchell to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $75–120
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from St George to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Moonie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Moonie to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Toowoomba to Lightning Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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