How to Travel from
Mackay to Lightning Ridge
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Mackay, Australia → Lightning Ridge, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Lightning Ridge
Composite routes from Mackay to Lightning Ridge
Cheapest
13 h 14 min
Car
1168 km.
from $64
Other
11 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
926 km.
from $327.77
26 h 16 min
Train
927 km.
from $1291.17
28 h 55 min
927 km.
from $353.38
18 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
926 km.
from $445
29 h 47 min
926 km.
from $211.98
Route Navigator Mackay - Lightning Ridge
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Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 109 м
109 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 256 м
5 km 256 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 801 м
17 km 801 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 11 km 308 м
11 km 308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 288 km 853 м
288 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 820 м
8 km 820 м
Continue onto Musgrave Street
Musgrave Street, 4 km 45 м
4 km 45 м
Turn left onto George Street (Bruce Highway)
George Street (Bruce Highway), 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 3 km 81 м
3 km 81 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take A1 toward Mount Larcom, Brisbane
Bruce Highway, Mount Larcom, Brisbane, A1, 3 km 704 м
3 km 704 м
Turn right onto Burnett Highway
Burnett Highway, 63 km 979 м
63 km 979 м
Continue onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 80 km 706 м
80 km 706 м
Turn left onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 57 km 221 м
57 km 221 м
Turn right onto Leichhardt Highway
Leichhardt Highway, 94 km 454 м
94 km 454 м
Turn right onto Roma - Taroom Road
Roma - Taroom Road, 21 km 261 м
21 km 261 м
Turn left onto Yeovil Road
Yeovil Road, 9 km 617 м
9 km 617 м
Turn right onto Chapmans Road
Chapmans Road, 7 km 406 м
7 km 406 м
Turn left onto Perretts Road
Perretts Road, 7 km 984 м
7 km 984 м
Turn slight right onto Perretts Road
Perretts Road, 22 km 615 м
22 km 615 м
Turn right onto Bundi Road
Bundi Road, 3 km 997 м
3 km 997 м
Turn left onto Horse Creek Road
Horse Creek Road, 39 km 438 м
39 km 438 м
Turn left onto Yuleba North Road
Yuleba North Road, 24 km 238 м
24 km 238 м
Turn right onto Warrego Highway
Warrego Highway, 2 km 788 м
2 km 788 м
Turn left onto Bedwell Street
Bedwell Street, 333 м
333 м
Turn right onto Yuleba - Surat Road
Yuleba - Surat Road, 38 km 514 м
38 km 514 м
Turn right onto Roma Condamine Road
Roma Condamine Road, 2 km 803 м
2 km 803 м
Turn left onto Yuleba-Surat Road
Yuleba-Surat Road, 26 km 176 м
26 km 176 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 9 km 162 м
9 km 162 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
Charlotte Street, 1 km 725 м
1 km 725 м
Turn right onto Alexander Street
Alexander Street, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Cordelia Street
Cordelia Street, 109 km 924 м
109 km 924 м
Turn left onto Salmon Road
Salmon Road, 6 km 41 м
6 km 41 м
Turn left onto Carnarvon Highway
Carnarvon Highway, 2 km 774 м
2 km 774 м
Turn right onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 90 km 876 м
90 km 876 м
Turn left onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 21 km 696 м
21 km 696 м
Turn sharp left onto Nulky Road
Nulky Road, 4 km 33 м
4 km 33 м
Keep right onto Koomalah Road
Koomalah Road, 55 km 313 м
55 km 313 м
Turn left onto Angledool Road
Angledool Road, 9 km 383 м
9 km 383 м
Turn right onto Burranbaa Road
Burranbaa Road, 18 km 126 м
18 km 126 м
Turn right onto Shermans Way
Shermans Way, 9 km 124 м
9 km 124 м
Turn left onto Black Prince Drive
Black Prince Drive, 215 м
215 м
Turn right onto Cardinal Road
Cardinal Road, 383 м
383 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge?
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge is to drive which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 14h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge?
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge is to fly and bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $152.17 - $521.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Lightning Ridge?
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Lightning Ridge via Brisbane City and St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
How far is it from Mackay to Lightning Ridge?
The distance between Mackay and Lightning Ridge is 1603 km. The road distance is 1209.7 km.
How do I travel from Mackay to Lightning Ridge without a car?
The best way to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 16m and costs $119.57 - $2391.30 .
How long does it take to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge?
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Mackay to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mackay to Lightning Ridge bus from?
Mackay to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Where does the Mackay to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?
Mackay to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Lightning Ridge?
Lightning Ridge is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:07 in Mackay and 21:07 in Lightning Ridge.
Can I drive from Mackay to Lightning Ridge?
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Lightning Ridge is 1210 km. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Mackay 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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