There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Lismore by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane EMD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
7h 4m$329–807Train, bus via Brisbane
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
20h 42m$118–3,361Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
21h 25m$182–280Drive 1,016.8 km
- Drive from Emerald to Lismorecar 1,016.8 km
11h 42m$186–268Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane EMD - CFS
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Stationtrain
11h 59m$312–1,106Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
22h 1m$185–3,455
Emerald to Lismore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Lismore is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Lismore is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $320 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Rockhampton George Street and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
The distance between Emerald and Lismore is 889 km. The road distance is 1016.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Lismore without a car is to train and bus via Brisbane which takes 20h 42m and costs $110 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Emerald to Lismore, including transfers.
Emerald to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Lismore is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 5:17 AM in Emerald and 6:17 AM in Lismore.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Lismore is 1017 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Emerald to Lismore.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Emerald Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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