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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers

Composite routes from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers

Cheapest
14 h 34 min
Car
1282 km.
from $70
Other
12 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1053 km.
from $441
34 h 55 min
Bus, Train
1053 km.
from $361.15
40 h 5 min
1052 km.
from $447.04
9 h 16 min
Taxi, Plane
1053 km.
from $638.39
41 h 15 min
1054 km.
from $343.76

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–$16.42
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
24h 10m
Twice daily
$138.94–$366.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Trans North Bus & Coach
Website
1h 55m
5 times a week
$25.26–$37.89
+61 7 3036 2070
+61 7 3036 2070
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
23h 50m
Once daily
$107.36–$151.57
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 35m
Twice a week
$34.10–$48.00
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
6h 6m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$391.56–$1,199.94
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 21m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$227.36–$757.86
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
18h 40m
4 times a week
$49.26–$3,550.22
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 14h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 9h 16m and costs $380.43 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via St George, Brisbane and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Charters Towers is 1954 km. The road distance is 1300.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 55m and costs $152.17 - $3369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers bus from?

Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Lightning Ridge station.

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at St George station.

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Charters Towers?

Charters Towers is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 07:39 in Lightning Ridge and 06:39 in Charters Towers.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers is 1301 km. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Lightning Ridge to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Charters Towers. Prices start at $64.78 per night.
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