There are 7 ways to get from Hornsby to Lismore by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
best- Take the train from Hornsby 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
5h 49m$103–314Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 14m$75–228Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Lismorebus Pm12
11h 40m$100–150Drive 698.8 km
- Drive from Hornsby to Lismorecar 698.8 km
7h 28m$128–185Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
7h$120–372Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
9h$111–588Bus via Ballina Service Center
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
16h 40m$109–176
Hornsby to Lismore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Lismore is to train which costs $75 - $230 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Lismore is to train and fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $100 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hornsby and arriving at Lismore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Casino Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Hornsby and Lismore is 692 km. The road distance is 698.8 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Hornsby to Lismore, including transfers.
Hornsby to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Hornsby to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Lismore is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 10h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
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Booking & Getting There
Hornsby to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Hornsby to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Lismore is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Hornsby to Lismore.
There are 86+ hotels available in Lismore.





