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There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus, train, car, 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 Nambour station, platform 2train train Ipna / ...
    13h 47m
    $215–681

  2. Drive  743.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car 743.7 km
    9h 1m
    $154–223

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus bus
    3. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MRZ - MCY
    15h 5m
    $642–1,098

  4. Bus, train via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dinmorebus bus
    3. Take the train from Dinmore station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    17h 26m
    $185–392

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907 km
  • Duration: 13h 47m

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

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

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