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How to get fromBrisbane to Lord Howe Islandby bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    best
    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
    20h 39m
    $1,397–4,034

  2. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MCY - LDH
    18h 30m
    $412–1,602

  3. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street 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 15m
    $569–1,890

  4. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNE - LDH
    6h 25m
    $968–1,824

Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,298Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 976.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 39m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, 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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