There are 8 ways to get from Central Coast to Lismore by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Lismorebus Pm12
12h 33m$91–140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wyong Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 47m$64–241Drive 656.9 km
- Drive from Central Coast to Lismorecar 656.9 km
6h 59m$118–171Bus, train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
- Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus
7h 41m$106–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
14h 31m$100–197Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
8h 22m$153–413Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
8h 1m$152–516Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
10h 48m$167–613
Central Coast to Lismore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Lismore is to train which costs $60 - $250 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Lismore is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 and arriving at Lismore via Shirley St At Ourimbah St and Tuggerah Westfield Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Station and arriving at Casino Station via Wyong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
The distance between Central Coast and Lismore is 715 km. The road distance is 656.9 km.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Central Coast to Lismore, including transfers.
Central Coast to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Central Coast to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wyong Station.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lismore is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wyong Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 9h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wyong Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Gosford Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Central Coast to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Central Coast to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Lismore is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Central Coast to Lismore.
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