What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Lismore?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Lismore is to bus which costs $18 - $80 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Lismore?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Lismore is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Lismore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F station and arriving at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Lismore?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Brisbane to Lismore?

The distance between Brisbane and Lismore is 201 km. The road distance is 198 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Lismore without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $18 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Lismore?

The bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Lismore bus from?

Brisbane to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Lismore train from?

Brisbane to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Lismore?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Lismore is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $18 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $160 and takes 4h.

Where does the Brisbane to Lismore bus arrive?

Brisbane to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.

Where does the Brisbane to Lismore train arrive?

Brisbane to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Lismore is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Brisbane to Lismore.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brisbane to Lismore?

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Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 87+ hotels available in Lismore.

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Lismore by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
3h 35m
$18–80
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
4h
$26–156
Drive 198 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Lismorecar 198 km
2h 16m
$36–52

Brisbane to Lismore by bus

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 200.8 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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