There are 7 ways to get from Koolewong 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 Koolewong 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
6h 32m$105–315Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gosford Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 39m$76–237Bus
- Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Lismorebus Pm12
13h 6m$101–149Drive 661.6 km
- Drive from Koolewong to Lismorecar 661.6 km
7h 10m$122–175Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Koolewong Station to Central Stationtrain
- 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 43m$122–373Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Koolewong 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
8h 20m$110–587Train, bus
- Take the train from Koolewong 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
13h 44m$97–192
Koolewong to Lismore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Koolewong to Lismore is to train which costs $75 - $240 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Koolewong to Lismore is to train and fly and line 661 bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Koolewong station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Koolewong Station, Brisbane Water Dr and arriving at Lismore via Gosford Station, Stand E and Tuggerah Westfield Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Koolewong station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Koolewong Station and arriving at Casino Station via Gosford Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Koolewong and Lismore is 733 km. The road distance is 661.6 km.
The best way to get from Koolewong to Lismore without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Koolewong to Lismore, including transfers.
Koolewong to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Koolewong to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Gosford Station.
The best way to get from Koolewong to Lismore is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs $75 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Koolewong, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Gosford Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 10h 3m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- 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 Koolewong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Koolewong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Koolewong Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Koolewong Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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
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
- Buslines Group
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Booking & Getting There
Koolewong to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Koolewong to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koolewong to Lismore is 662 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Koolewong to Lismore.
There are 88+ hotels available in Lismore.





