What is the cheapest way to get from Lismore to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Ballarat is to fly and train which costs $160 - $430 and takes 10h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lismore to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Lismore to Ballarat is to fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $190 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Lismore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Lismore and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lismore and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Lismore station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.

How far is it from Lismore to Ballarat?

The distance between Lismore and Ballarat is 1429 km. The road distance is 1624.3 km.

How do I travel from Lismore to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Lismore to Ballarat without a car is to train which takes 26h 18m and costs $160 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Lismore to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Lismore to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lismore to Ballarat bus from?

Lismore to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.

Where do I catch the Lismore to Ballarat train from?

Lismore to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.

Train or bus from Lismore to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Lismore to Ballarat is to train which takes 26h 18m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 26h 50m.

Where does the Lismore to Ballarat bus arrive?

Lismore to Ballarat bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Lismore to Ballarat train arrive?

Lismore to Ballarat train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lismore to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Ballarat is 1624 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Lismore to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 209+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Lismore to Ballarat - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
7h 36m
$193–372
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
26h 18m
$165–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
26h 50m
$210–336
Drive 1,624.3 km
1. Drive from Lismore to Ballaratcar 1,624.3 km
17h 45m
$289–417
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
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
8h 25m
$186–476
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
2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
4. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 36m
$191–399
Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNK - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
10h 43m
$169–430
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
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
4. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
9h 28m
$192–495
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
2. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
4. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
10h 39m
$177–548
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus 695
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
27h 21m
$173–550

Lismore to Ballarat by bus and train

27Weekly Services

26h 18mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,428.6 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 26h 50m.

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