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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Lismoreby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Lismore by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus bus
    7h 2m
    $185–690

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $171–807

  3. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CNS - BNK
    10h
    $217–703

Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Great Barrier Reef to Lismore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,596.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day.

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