There are 9 ways to get from Ballarat to Lismore by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
8h 5m$165–343Bus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
27h 20m$202–336Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
27h 23m$165–492Drive 1,622.4 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Lismorecar 1,622.4 km
17h 43m$289–417Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
8h 54m$167–471Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane AVV - BNK
11h 43m$170–431Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
- Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
9h 31m$202–519Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
11h 16m$179–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
27h 55m$174–550
Ballarat to Lismore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Lismore is to train and fly which costs $170 - $440 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Lismore is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Lismore via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Casino Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
The distance between Ballarat and Lismore is 1423 km. The road distance is 1622.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Ballarat to Lismore, including transfers.
Ballarat to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Lismore train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Lismore is to bus which takes 27h 20m and costs $200 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 27h 23m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Lismore via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station in around 27h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Southern Cross, Central Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 27h 23m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–330
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Avalon Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–390
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Deer Park Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–11
Train from Ballarat Station to Melton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Ballarat to Lismore train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Lismore is 1622 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Ballarat to Lismore.
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