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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma StreettrainNaip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus
    14h 23m
    $201–659

  2. Drive 744.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridgecar744.7 km
    9h 1m
    $141–204

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Moree Airport (MRZ)planeMCY - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    16h 15m
    $486–1,166

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Dinmore station, platform 1train
    2. Take the bus from Dinmore to Goondiwindibus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus
    16h 51m
    $158–332

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridge by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridge. However, you can take the taxi to Nambour station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane City, then take the bus to Lightning Ridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridge in around 9h 1m.

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