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15 h 38 min
1311 km.
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Bowen, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Bowen to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
15 h 38 min
Car
1311 km.
from $72
Other
12 h 54 min
Train, Plane
1046 km.
from $373.11
29 h 15 min
Train
1047 km.
from $1577.71
33 h 15 min
1047 km.
from $420.91
28 h 54 min
Train, Plane
1046 km.
from $536.15
29 h 17 min
Train, Plane
1046 km.
from $600.28
17 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1046 km.
from $369.85
30 h 14 min
Train, Plane
1046 km.
from $486.15
33 h 25 min
1046 km.
from $217.61

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Crisps Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 30m
Twice daily
$0.14–$16.54
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
20h 40m
Twice daily
$127.20–$330.72
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
20h 50m
Once daily
$101.76–$139.92
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
8h
Once daily
$76.32–$114.48
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Crisps Coaches
Website
2h 30m
Once a week
$19.08–$55.97
+61 (07) 4661 8333
+61 (07) 4661 8333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Qantas
Website
Regional Express
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Link Airways
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 20m
Thursday and Sunday
$152.64–$559.67
Regional Express
Website
17h 5m
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$152.64–$572.39
Link Airways
Website
5h 5m
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$241.68–$763.19
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
41 min
4 times a week
$2.29–$165.50
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable route to travel from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

The most affordable route to travel from Bowen to Lightning Ridge is to drive, which costs $191.54 - $293.69 and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Lightning Ridge is to train and fly and bus which takes 12 hours 54 minutes and costs $204.31 - $830.00.

Can you take a direct bus from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Lightning Ridge via Brisbane City and St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is it from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Bowen and Lightning Ridge is 1749 km. The road distance is 1371.4 km.

How can someone travel from Bowen to Lightning Ridge without a car using only public transport?

The best way to get from Bowen to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 29 hours and 15 minutes and costs $166.00 - $3,447.71.

How many hours and minutes are needed to travel from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

It takes approximately 12 hours and 54 minutes to get from Bowen to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Bowen to Lightning Ridge bus from?

Greyhound Australia operates the Bowen to Lightning Ridge bus services from Bowen station.

What is the destination of the Bowen to Lightning Ridge bus?

Greyhound Australia's Bowen to Lightning Ridge bus services arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge is 1 hour ahead of Bowen. It is currently 02:43 in Bowen and 03:43 in Lightning Ridge.

Can you drive from Bowen to Lightning Ridge?

The driving distance between Bowen and Lightning Ridge is 1371 kilometers. It takes approximately 16 hours and 25 minutes to drive from Bowen to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are six or more hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $90.20 per night.
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