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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
23 h 29 min
Car
1829 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

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

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Douglas to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Brisbane City to St
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from St George to Lightning
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Air Link

Website:
airlinkairlines.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Walgett
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$3,689.22

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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