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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lightning Ridge to Cairns

Composite routes from Lightning Ridge to Cairns

Cheapest
20 h 7 min
Car
1758 km.
from $96
Other
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1407 km.
from $365.45
38 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1407 km.
from $338
42 h 50 min
1407 km.
from $349.37
18 h 41 min
Taxi, Plane
1407 km.
from $394.29
43 h 20 min
1408 km.
from $338
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1407 km.
from $365.45
38 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1407 km.
from $338
42 h 50 min
1407 km.
from $349.37
18 h 41 min
Taxi, Plane
1407 km.
from $394.29
43 h 20 min
1408 km.
from $338

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
$0.14–$16.54
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$178.08–$457.92
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 30m
Once daily
$127.20–$190.80
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Murrays Coaches
Website
3h 35m
Twice a week
$33.07–$45.79
(61) 13 22 51
(61) 13 22 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
16h 30m
Monday
$127.20–$483.36
Qantas
Website
5h 45m
Every day
$178.08–$1,081.19
Virgin Australia
Website
6h 27m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$216.24–$699.59
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$59.78–$4,317.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns is to bus which costs $195.65 - $304.35 and takes 42h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 12h 1m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Lightning Ridge and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Lightning Ridge to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Lightning Ridge and arriving at Cairns Central Station via St George and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 50m.

How far is it from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

The distance between Lightning Ridge and Cairns is 2100 km. The road distance is 1779.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns without a car is to bus and train which takes 38h 40m and costs $141.30 - $3913.04 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from Lightning Ridge to Cairns, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lightning Ridge to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lightning Ridge and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Lightning Ridge. It is currently 19:48 in Lightning Ridge and 18:48 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Lightning Ridge to Cairns?

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

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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