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How to get fromBrisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Islandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MCY - LDH
    18h 14m
    $411–1,527

  2. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNE - LDH
    5h
    $750–2,500

  3. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNK - LDH
    22h 33m
    $572–1,794

  4. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane WTB - LDH
    22h 3m
    $1,315–4,059

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 923.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 14m

What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, FlexFlight ApS, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) 3 times a week.

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