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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 Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    15h 23m
    $212–682

  2. Drive  744.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lightning Ridgecar car 744.7 km
    9h 1m
    $155–223

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane plane MCY - MRZ
    2. Take the bus from Moree to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    17h 16m
    $640–1,098

  4. Train, bus via Goondiwindi

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Dinmore station, platform 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Dinmore to Goondiwindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridgebus bus
    18h 30m
    $214–429

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Moree Airport (MRZ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 23m

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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