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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
21 h 3 min
Car
1822 km.
from $100
Other
11 h 54 min
Taxi, Plane
1460 km.
from $439.78
40 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1460 km.
from $366.17
43 h 46 min
1460 km.
from $388.22
16 h 59 min
Taxi, Plane
1460 km.
from $564.78
44 h 50 min
1460 km.
from $377.04

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Murrays Coaches
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
4h 30m
Twice daily
$0.14–$16.43
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$176.93–$454.96
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
1h
3 times a week
$15.17–$22.75
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$126.38–$189.57
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
8h
Once daily
$75.83–$107.42
(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
$151.65–$947.83
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 27m
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
$189.57–$884.64
Link Airways
Website
5h 20m
Monday
$290.67–$884.64
Air Link
Website
17h 35m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$189.57–$884.64
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.40–$4,289.33
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge is to bus which costs $217.39 - $326.09 and takes 43h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Port Douglas and Lightning Ridge is 2160 km. The road distance is 1844.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 40h 1m and costs $163.04 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Port Douglas and Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge is 1h ahead of Port Douglas. It is currently 16:26 in Port Douglas and 17:26 in Lightning Ridge.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge is 1844 km. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Port Douglas to Lightning Ridge.

Where can I stay near Lightning Ridge?

There are six+ hotels available in Lightning Ridge. Prices start at $73.68 per night.
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