There are 4 ways to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane Citybus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
14h 38m$213–293Drive 743.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 743.7 km
9h 1m$135–195Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Moreebus
- Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MRZ - MCY
15h 5m$632–1,048Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindibus
- Take the bus from Goondiwindi to Dinmorebus
- Take the train from Dinmore station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
17h 22m$185–392
Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 9h 1m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Lightning Ridge and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 912 km. The road distance is 743.7 km.
The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 14h 38m to get from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.
Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane City station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 6:30 AM in Lightning Ridge and 5:30 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 744 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region).
What companies run services between Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lightning Ridge to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Brisbane City, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, Maroochydore station, platform 2, and David Low Way at Mount Coolum in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Moree Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Moree Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Train from Dinmore station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to Brisbane City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Lightning Ridge to Goondiwindi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (07) 4661 8333
- [email protected]
- Website
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi to Moree
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
Bus from Goondiwindi to Dinmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Schedules at
- crisps.com.au
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