There are 4 ways to get from Lismore to Russell Island by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus 175
- Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry Smbi
5h 19m$32–42Line 164 bus, train, line 250 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cleveland station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Middle Street, stop B to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus 250
- Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
6h 55m$43–180Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lismore to Redland Baycar
- Take the car ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferrycarferry
3h 25m$34–269Bus, ferry via George St near Macs Lane
- Take the bus from Lismore to Beenleighbus Pm12
- Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry Smbi
8h 16m$52–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Russell Island is to bus and ferry which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Russell Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $270.
The distance between Lismore and Russell Island is 210 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Russell Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Lismore to Russell Island, including transfers.
There are 156+ hotels available in Russell Island.
What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Lismore to Russell Island. However, you can take the bus to Beenleigh Station, Stand B, take the line 565 bus to Loganholme, stop H, walk to Loganholme, stop E, take the line 282 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Russell Island via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cleveland station, platform 1, Middle Street, stop B, Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, and Russell Island, platform 2 in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cleveland station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Middle Street, stop B to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Lismore to Beenleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Car ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Schedules at
- sealink.com.au
- Book at
- sealink.com.au
- Standard Car (up to 5.4m long and under 2.0m wide)
- $90
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