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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge

Composite routes from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge

Cheapest
20 h 26 min
Car
1922 km.
from $105
Other
26 h 40 min
1288 km.
from $361.87
17 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1288 km.
from $326.04
22 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
1288 km.
from $626.04
11 h
Bus, Plane
1288 km.
from $372.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$14.13
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.12–$14.13

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to Charleville
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Cunnamulla to St
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Bus from St George to Lightning
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Tamworth
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Air Link

Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Mount Isa Airport to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
23h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Bus from Charleville station to Cunnamulla
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$23.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge is to bus and Railbus which costs $184.78 - $358.70 and takes 26h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge is to fly and bus which takes 11h and costs $195.65 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mount Isa and Lightning Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge. However, there are services departing from Mount Isa and arriving at Lightning Ridge via Charleville station, Cunnamulla and St George. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Mount Isa and Lightning Ridge is 1889 km. The road distance is 1697.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge without a car is to bus and Railbus which takes 26h 40m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

It takes approximately 26h 40m to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge bus from?

Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mount Isa station.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

The best way to get from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge is to bus and Railbus which takes 26h 40m and costs $184.78 - $358.70 . There are no good options to train or bus between Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge.

Where does the Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge bus arrive?

Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Charleville station.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Lightning Ridge?

Lightning Ridge is 1h ahead of Mount Isa. It is currently 21:12 in Mount Isa and 22:12 in Lightning Ridge.

Can I drive from Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Isa to Lightning Ridge is 1698 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Mount Isa 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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