Rome2Rio

How to get fromLismore to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Ballarat

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Lismore to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $173–401

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    26h 18m
    $135–502

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus bus 695
    2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    27h 21m
    $208–529

  4. Drive 1,624.3 km

    1. Drive from Lismore to Ballaratcar car 1,624.3 km
    17h 45m
    $293–423

  5. Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $186–466

  6. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $201–399

  7. Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNK - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $169–440

  8. Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    4. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $192–685

  9. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus bus
    2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    4. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $187–558

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    27h 31m
    $229–382

Lismore to Ballarat by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lismore to Ballarat.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,428.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Ballarat Station via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 26h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lismore to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 27h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers