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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Cairns to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
20 h 6 min
Car
1757 km.
from $96
Other
12 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1407 km.
from $325.63
37 h 55 min
Train
1407 km.
from $2139.42
41 h 40 min
1407 km.
from $364.96
17 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1407 km.
from $455.71
42 h 35 min
1408 km.
from $363.04

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 30m
Twice daily
$0.12–$14.13
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
8h
Once daily
$65.22–$97.83
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Link Airways
Website
Air Link
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 56m
Every day
$141.30–$815.22
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 27m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$163.04–$760.87
Link Airways
Website
5h 20m
Monday
$250.00–$760.87
Air Link
Website
17h 35m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$173.91–$815.22
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $206.52 - $304.35 and takes 41h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge is to fly and bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $152.17 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Lightning Ridge via Brisbane City and St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 40m.

How far is it from Cairns to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Cairns and Lightning Ridge is 2100 km. The road distance is 1778.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Lightning Ridge without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 55m and costs $141.30 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge?

It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Cairns to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Lightning Ridge bus from?

Cairns to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?

Cairns to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 19:01 in Lightning Ridge.

Can I drive from Cairns to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Lightning Ridge is 1779 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Cairns to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are six+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $76.78 per night.
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