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How to get fromCanberra to Lismoreby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Lismore by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus
    12h 21m
    $112–243

  2. Bus, train via Albury

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus
    12h 21m
    $41–313

  3. Drive 780 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Lismorecar car 780 km
    8h 55m
    $140–202

  4. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus
    7h 27m
    $160–370

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus
    12h 32m
    $95–185

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CBR - AVV
    2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Camperdown Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus
    10h 33m
    $475–847

Canberra to Lismore by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 850.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Lismore, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 12h 32m.

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